December 2008

* Report on the 13th JASIC Asia Government/Industry Meeting
The 13th JASIC Asia Government/Industry Meeting, co-organized by Thailand’s Department of Land Transport (DLT) and JASIC, was held in Chiang Mai, Thailand for three days from 26 to 28 November 2008. It was attended by as many as 140 representatives of government and industry from a total of fifteen countries/territories, who held active discussions.

At this G/I Meeting, which was the first meeting of the Fifth Series whose theme is “Developing infrastructure in each country to realize mutual recognition of Whole Vehicle Type Approvals under UNECE framework with the regulations annexed to the 1958 Agreement” the participating countries/territories reported their respective activities towards harmonization of regulations and discussed how they should establish the vehicle certification system under the United Nations’ 1958 Agreement in each country/territory. The results of the discussions were announced in the Joint Statement upon agreement of the attendees.

The Joint Statement also included matters related to Asia Expert Meetings scheduled for 2009 (twelve agendas proposed by five countries/territories), the next G/I Meeting to be held in Vietnam (25-27 November 2009), and others.

To read the Joint Statement, please click here.

* Adoption result of ECE Regulations at WP.29 on its 146th Session
For the ECE Regulation adoption result at the 146th session of WP.29 on 11-14 November 2008, please click here.

* January 2009 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Wednesday, 7 January 2009.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

November 2008

* December 2008 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Monday, 1 December 2008.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

October 2008

* JASIC-India Forum Held in India
The JASIC-India Forum (preparatory session) was held in New Delhi, India on 18 and 19 September 2008. At the Forum, India introduced its activities towards its scheduled accession to the 1958 Agreement and JASIC explained the vehicle certification system, the 1958 Agreement, and the cooperative relationship between JASIC and India, on which they exchanged opinions. At the conclusion of the Forum, it was agreed to continue to strengthen the ongoing cooperative relationship between JASIC and India’s related government agencies and it was decided to hold the 1st JASIC-India Forum in Japan around the end of August next year.

* November 2008 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Tuesday, 4 November 2008.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

September 2008

* 16th Asia Expert Meeting Held in Indonesia
The Expert Meeting on the movement of WP29/GRPE concerning emission and fuel properties, organized by Indonesian Ministry of Industry (MOI), was held in Jakarta, Indonesia on 28 August 2008. The Meeting was attended by about 70 people from Indonesian Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Energy, Directorate General of Land Transportation, automotive industry association, motorcycle industry association, and automotive parts and components industries association. Experts from Japan's National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory gave presentations on the themes of the Meeting. The participants deepened their understanding of the regulatory trends through the Q & A session, etc.
Please see Harmonization Trends in Asia for details.

* 15th Asia Expert Meeting Held in Malaysia
The Expert Meeting on interior safety regulations (ECE R14, R16, R17 and R25), organized by the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ), was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for three days on 25-27 August 2008. The Meeting was attended by about 80 people from Malaysian Ministry of Transport, Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia, automotive industry association, automobile manufacturers, etc. JASIC sent experts on each theme and gave presentations. The participants deepened their understanding on each regulation through the Q & A session, etc.
Please see Harmonization Trends in Asia for details.

* Meeting of APEC/TPTWG Held
The meeting of APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation)/TPTWG (Transportation Working Group) was held in Lima, Peru from 25 to 29 August 2008. Delegates from JASIC also attended the LEG (Land Expert Group)/VSHG (Vehicle Standard Harmonization Sub-Group) meeting.
Please click here for details.

* October 2008 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Wednesday, 1 October 2008.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

August 2008

* 13th JASIC Asia Government-Industry Meeting to be Held - Second Notice
As we already informed in June, the 13th JASIC Asia Government-Industry Meeting, jointly organized by the Department of Land Transport (DLT) of Thailand and JASIC, will be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand from 26 to 28 November 2008.
Government and Industry representatives from Asian countries/territories will attend this meeting for an extensive discussion on the harmonization of international standards concerning vehicle safety and environment in Asia and the international agreement on vehicle standards.
This meeting will be the first meeting in the Fifth Series whose theme is “Strengthening of the Mutual Recognition of a Whole Vehicle Certification infrastructure under the 1958 Agreement.” Scheduled for this meeting are reporting of activities of each country/territory for harmonization of regulations, discussion on the future establishment of vehicle certification system in each country/territory, and others. In addition, for fruitful discussions on the United Nations WP.29 activities, Mr. Ramos from the UN/ECE/WP.29 Secretariat is scheduled to join us in the meeting.
The materials relating to the participation in this meeting are as follows. Your attendance at this meeting will be highly appreciated. We look forward to the participation of many Asian countries/territories in this meeting.

Click here for the official invitation note.
Click here for the participant’s registration form (Attachment 1).
Click here for the hotel reservation form (Attachment 2).
Click here for GENERAL INFORMATION (Attachment 3)
Click here for the tentative program of the meeting (Attachment 4).

* JASIC-India Forum to Be Held in India
The JASIC-India Forum will be held in New Delhi, India on 18 and 19 September 2008. The Forum is scheduled to discuss India’s accession to the 1958 Agreement. For more information, please contact the Secretariat.

* 14th Asia Expert Meeting Held in the Thailand
The 14th JASIC Asia Expert Meeting on noise and OBD, organized by Thai Ministry of Transport’s Department of Land Transport (DLT), was held in Bangkok, Thailand for two days on 7 and 8 August 2008.

The Meeting was attended by about 80 people, including government representatives from Thailand’s Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Industry, etc. as well as experts from motorcycle manufacturers, four-wheeled-vehicle manufacturers, technical services related automobiles, etc. JASIC sent its experts on noise and OBD to the Meeting, who gave presentations and had discussions with other attendees to deepen understanding of regulations on noise and OBD.

Please click here for details

* Expert Meeting to Be Held on the Movement of WP29/GRPE Concerning Emission and Fuel Properties
On 28 August 2008, the Indonesian Ministry of Industry (MOI) will organize an expert meeting to discuss the movement of WP29/GRPE concerning emission and fuel properties in Jakarta, Indonesia. JASIC will send an expert on the agenda, who will give a presentation at the meeting.

Please click here to download the attendance registration form and program of the meeting.

* September 2008 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Monday, 1 September 2008.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

July 2008

* The Year 2008 Edition of Automobile Type Approval Handbook for Japanese Certification ("Blue Book") Published
We have published the year 2008 edition of Blue Book, which contains Japanese regulations that have been issued or amended by the end of March 2008.
Click here for more details on the Automobile Type Approval Handbook for Japanese Certification.
We look forward to receiving your order.

* 15th JASIC Asia Expert Meeting to Be Held in Malaysia
An Expert Meeting on interior safety regulations (ECE R14, R16, R17 and R25), organized by the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ), will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for two days on 25 and 26 August 2008.

JASIC is scheduled to send its experts on each subject to the meeting and give presentations.

Please click here to download the attendance registration form and hotel registration form.

* 13th Asia Expert Meeting Held in the Indonesia
On 2 July 2008, the 13th JASIC Asia Expert Meeting, organized by Indonesian Ministry of Industry, was held at its conference room in Jakarta, Indonesia to discuss the safety glazing regulation (ECE R43). ....(Read more)

* August 2008 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Friday, 1 August 2008.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

* 14th JASIC Asia Expert Meeting to Be Held in Thailand
An Expert Meeting on noise and OBD, organized by Thailand’s Department of Land Transport (DLT), will be held in Bangkok, Thailand for two days on 7 and 8 August 2008. JASIC is scheduled to send its experts on noise and OBD to the meeting and give presentations.

Please click here for the program and attendance registration form of the meeting.

June 2008

* JASIC Held ASEP Informal Meeting of UN/ECE/WP29/GRB
JASIC held the ASEP (Additional Sound Emission Provisions) Informal Meeting of the UN/ECE/WP29/GRB for three days from 11 to 13 June 2008. Please click here for the outline of the meeting.

* 2008 Edition of the Automobile Type Approval Handbook for Japanese Certification (Blue Book) will be soon available.
On July 31, JASIC will publish the 2008 edition of the Blue Book, which compiles Japanese automobile regulations revised on or before the end of March 2008.
Click here for more details on the Automobile Type Approval Handbook for Japanese Certification.
We look forward to receiving your order.

* 12th Asia Expert Meeting Held in the Thailand
On 4 and 5 June 2008, an expert meeting on the safety of two-wheeled vehicles, organized by the Department of Land Transport (DLT) of Thailand, was held in Bangkok, Thailand. Please click here for details.

* Completion of the 3rd JASIC-CATARC Forum
The 3rd JASIC-CATARC Forum was held on 20 May 2008 with the attendance of about 80 participants.
At the Forum, Chinese participants made presentations on the latest movements, information on standards, future plans, etc. regarding automobiles in China and also JASIC explained the concerned subjects and future direction of the WP29 as well as the certification system under the 1958 agreement.
During the Q & A session after the presentations, the participants had a very active and extensive discussion. At the end of the discussion, the Chinese participants requested for more in-depth discussion on a wider range of subjects.
As a conclusion, all the participants confirmed to continue the Forum, while seeking the cooperation of the governments of both countries, and agreed to hold the next Forum (the 4th JASIC-CATARC Forum) in China.

* Report on the 12th JASIC Asia G-I Meeting Now Available
The Report on the 12th JASIC Asia G-I Meeting, held in the Philippines in November 2007, has been posted on the "Harmonization Trends in Asia" page.
We expect that different countries will effectively utilize this report in their efforts for the international harmonization of standards and certification systems.

*The 2007 Edition of Japan's Country Report
The 2007 Edition of Japan's Country Report (Revised) is now on sale. It is available in the form of booklet (in Japanese) and CD (in English). We look forward to receiving your order.
Please click here for more information.

* 13th JASIC Asia Expert Meeting to Be Held in Indonesia
The 13th JASIC Asia Expert Meeting, organized by the Indonesian Ministry of Industry, will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia on 2 July 2008. The participants of this meeting will discuss ECE R43 (safety glazing materials). JASIC experts on the requirements of glass panes and their installation on vehicles will attend the meeting to give presentations and conduct question and answer sessions.
Please click here for the program and attendance registration form of the meeting.

* July 2008 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Tuesday, 1 July 2008.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

May 2008

* 13th JASIC Asia Government-Industry Meeting to Be Held in Thailand--First Notice
Date: 26-28 November 2008 (3 days)
Venue: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Co-organizers: Thailand’s Department of Land Transport (DLT) and JASIC
Scheduled participants: Representatives of government offices in Asian countries/territories involved in vehicle regulation and certification, and people from the automotive industry involved in manufacturing of vehicles and vehicle parts

This Meeting will be the first meeting in the Fifth Series whose theme is “Strengthening of the Mutual Recognition of a Whole Vehicle Certification infrastructure under the 1958 Agreement” Scheduled for this Meeting are reporting of activities of each country/territory for harmonization of regulations, discussion on the future establishment of vehicle certification system in each country/territory, and others. In addition, for fruitful discussions on the United Nations WP.29 activities Mr. Ramos from the UN/ECE/WP.29 Secretariat is scheduled to join us in the Meeting.

We look forward to active participation from Asian countries/territories.

* 12th JASIC Asia Expert Meeting to Be Held in Bangkok
An Asia Expert Meeting on the motorcycle safety, organized by Thailand's Department of Land Transport (DLT), will be held at Siam City Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand for two days on 4 and 5 June 2008.
Experts from JASIC will give presentations about motorcycle braking (ECE R78) on Day 1 and about installation of motorcycle lighting devices (ECE R53) and headlamps (ECE R113) on Day 2.
We hope that this Meeting will be attended by many interested parties from Thailand as well as from other countries.

* 30th APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting Held in Manila
The 30th APEC Transportation Working Group (TPTWG) Meeting was held in Manila, the Philippines on 14-18 April 2008. Representatives from JASIC attended the Vehicle Standard Harmonization Sub-Group (VSHG) Meeting, where we discussed vehicle standard harmonization issues with participants from other member economies. For the result of the meeting, please click here.

* June 2008 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Monday, 2 June 2008.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

April 2008

* 3rd JASIC-CATARC Forum to Be Held in Tokyo
The 3rd JASIC-CATARC Forum is scheduled to be held in Tokyo on 20 May 2008. The programs of the Forum include exchange of opinions on standardization and certification activities in Japan and China.
Information on participation and registration for attendance has been distributed to related organizations, so please contact your applicable organization for details.
Schedule of the Forum

* Informal meetings of the WWH-OCE and WHDC of the UN/ECE/WP29/GRPE held at JASIC
Informal meetings of the WWH-OCE and WHDC of the UN/ECE/WP29/GRPE were held at JASIC for four days on 8-11 April, 2008.
Please click here for details of the meetings.

* May 2008 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Thursday, 1 May 2008.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

March 2008

* Adoption result of ECE Regulations at WP.29 on its 144th Session
For the ECE Regulation adoption result at the 144th session of WP.29 on 11-14 March 2008, please click here.

* April 2008 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Tuesday, 1 April 2008.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

February 2008

* March 2008 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Monday, 3 March 2008.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

Also, our Automotive Regulations Information Service that has been provided in CD-ROMs for a long time will be terminated, with the March 2008 CD-ROM as the last delivery, to be completely replaced by the Web version of the same service, as we have previously announced.

We will make best efforts to provide you with the Automotive Regulations Information Service, through the Web, that is even more effective and easier-to-use. Thank you for your continued subscription.

January 2008

* Social Experiment of Environment-oriented ITS by ITS Japan
A social experiment of the environment-oriented ITS is being conducted in Nagoya and Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, from 1 November 2007 to 31 January 2008.
We ask for your participation in this experiment.
Please visit the Web site of ITS Japan (http://e-its.jp/) for details.

* The JASIC Web site has been renewed.

* February 2008 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Friday, 1 February 2008.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.