December 2009

* January 2010 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Wednesday, 6 January 2010.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

* Report on the 14th JASIC Asia Government/Industry Meeting
The 14th JASIC Asia Government/Industry Meeting, co-organized by Vietnam Register (VR) and JASIC, was held in Hanoi, Vietnam for three days from 25 to 27 November 2009. It was attended by as many as 170 representatives of government and industry from a total of fourteen countries/territories, who held active discussions.

At this G/I Meeting, which was the second 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 a wrap-up upon agreement of the attendees. Five countries requested JASIC to send experts to Asia Expert Meetings to be held in 2010 (on fourteen items on the agenda).

To read the wrap-up, please click here.

November 2009

* Workshop "A Whole Picture and Front Line of International Regulations -- Cooperation Between UN/ECE/WP.29 and ISO in Developing Brake Standards as an Example" to Be Held by JSAE
The workshop titled "A Whole Picture and Front Line of International Regulations" is scheduled to be held by the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc. (JSAE) on 22 December 2009. Mr. Masashi Ishihara, Chairman of JASIC's Brakes and Running Gear Subcommittee, and Mr. Tadaomi Akiba, Executive Director of JASIC's Research Division, will attend the workshop as lecturers. We look forward to your participation. Please visit the JSAE Web site (http://www.jsae.or.jp/calendar/?sponsor=jsae) for more information (available in Japanese only).

* 1st JASIC-India Information Exchange Meeting Held in Japan
The 1st JASIC-India Information Exchange Meeting, organized by JASIC, was held on 21 October 2009. It was attended by 39 people from related organizations from Japan and India, who exchanged opinions on the current status of harmonization of automobile standards in each country and how they can cooperate with each other in the future.
Please click here for details.

* December 2009 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Tuesday, 1 December 2009.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

October 2009

* 21st Asia Expert Meeting Held in the Philippines
The Expert Meeting on noise (ECE R41 and R51) and safety glazing (ECE R43), organized by Philippines' Department of Transport and Communications (DOTC) and Land Transportation Office (LTO), was held in Manila, Philippines for two days on 1-2 October 2009. The Meeting was attended by about 60 participants from DOTC, LTO, automobile manufacturers associations, etc. JASIC sent experts on each theme and gave presentations. The participants deepened their understanding on discussed themes through the Q & A session, etc.
Please see Harmonization Trends in Asia for details.

* 20th Asia Expert Meeting Held in Vietnam
The Expert Meeting on safety glazing (ECE R43), organized by Vietnam Register (VR), was held in Hanoi, Vietnam on 29 September 2009. The Meeting was attended by about 60 participants from VR, automobile manufacturers associations, etc. JASIC sent experts on the theme and gave presentations. The participants deepened their understanding on discussed themes through the Q & A session, etc.
Please see Harmonization Trends in Asia for details.

* November 2009 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Monday, 2 November 2009.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

September 2009

* October 2009 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Thursday, 1 October 2009.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

August 2009

* 14th JASIC Asia Government/Industry Meeting to Be Held in Vietnam--Second Notice
As we announced already in June, the 14th JASIC Asia Government/Industry Meeting, jointly organized by Vietnam Register (VR) and JASIC, will be held in Hanoi, Vietnam from 25 to 27 November 2009. 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 second meeting in 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”. 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 based on the 1958 Agreement in each country/territory, and others.

The documents necessary for attending this meeting can be downloaded below. Your attendance will be highly appreciated. We look forward to the participation of many Asian countries/territories.

Please click here for Official Invitation.
Please click here for Meeting Registration Form (Attachment 1).
Please click here for Hotel Reservation Form (Attachment 2).
Please click here for Taxi Booking Form (Attachment 2-1).
Please click here for General Information (Attachment 3).
Please click here for Meeting Program (tentative) (Attachment 4).

* September 2009 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Tuesday, 1 September 2009.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

* 21st Asia Expert Meeting to Be Held in the Philippines
The Expert Meeting on noise (ECE R41 and R51) and safety glazing (ECE R43), organized by Philippines' Department of Transport and Communications (DOTC) and Land Transportation Office (LTO), will be held in Manila, Philippines for two days on 1-2 October 2009. JASIC is also scheduled to send experts on each theme who will give presentations at the meeting.
Please click here for the attendance registration form.
Please click here for the program of the meeting.

* 20th Asia Expert Meeting to Be Held in Vietnam
The Expert Meeting on safety glazing (ECE R43), organized by Vietnam Register (VR), will be held in Hanoi, Vietnam on 29 September 2009. JASIC is also scheduled to send experts on the theme who will give presentations at the meeting.
Please click here for the attendance registration form.
Please click here for the program of the meeting.

* 19th Asia Expert Meeting Held in Malaysia
The Expert Meeting on the 1958 Agreement, installation of lighting and light-signalling devices (ECE R48), and lighting and light-signalling devices, organized by Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ), Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM), and Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), was held in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia for two days on 6-7 August 2009. The Meeting was attended by about 150 participants from MOT, JPJ, SIRIM, MIROS, automobile manufacturers associations, etc. JASIC sent experts on each theme and gave presentations. The participants deepened their understanding on discussed themes through the Q & A session, etc.
Please see Harmonization Trends in Asia for details.

* 18th Asia Expert Meeting Held in the Philippines
The Expert Meeting on Vehicle Passive Safety (R14, R16, R17, and R25) and Pneumatic Tyres (R30 and R54), organized by DOTC and LTO, was held in Manila, Philippines for two days on 15-16 July 2009. The Meeting was attended by about 50 participants from government ministries/departments related to transportation, automobile manufacturers associations, etc. JASIC sent experts on each theme and gave presentations. The participants deepened their understanding on discussed themes through the Q & A session, etc.
Please see Harmonization Trends in Asia for details.

July 2009

* August 2009 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Monday, 3 August 2009.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

* 19th Asia Expert Meeting to Be Held in Malaysia
The Expert Meeting on the 1958 Agreement, installation of lighting and light-signalling devices (ECE R48), and lighting and light-signalling devices, organized by Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ), will be held in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia for two days on 6-7 August 2009.

JASIC is also scheduled to send experts on each theme who will give presentations at the meeting.

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

June 2009

* ECE Regulations Adopted at WP.29 on its 148th Session
For a list of the ECE Regulations adopted at the 148th session of WP.29 on 23-26 June 2009, please click here.

* 18th Asia Expert Meeting to Be Held in the Philippines
The Expert Meeting on interior safety regulations (ECE R14, R16, R17 and R25) and tyre regulations (ECE R30 and R54), organized by Philippines’ Department of Transport and Communications (DOTC) and Land Transportation Office (LTO), will be held in Manila, Philippines for two days on 15-16 July 2009. JASIC is also scheduled to send experts on each theme who will give presentations at the meeting.

Please click here for the attendance registration form.
Please click here for the program of the meeting.
* Attention: The venue has changed from LTO to DOTC.

* 17th Asia Expert Meeting Held in the Philippines
The Expert Meeting on the 1958 Agreement, organized by DOTC and LTO, was held in Manila, Philippines for two days on 4-5 June 2009. The Meeting was attended by about 60 participants from government ministries/departments related to transportation, automobile manufacturers associations, etc. JASIC sent experts on each theme and gave presentations. The participants deepened their understanding on discussed themes through the Q & A session, etc.
Please see Harmonization Trends in Asia for details.

* 4th JASIC-CATARC Forum Held in China
The 4th JASIC-CATARC Forum, organized by China Automotive Technology & Research Center, was held in Beijing, China on 25 May 2009 and was attended by 45 participants from Japan and China. Please click here for details.

* 14th JASIC Asia Government/Industry Meeting to Be Held in Vietnam--First Notice
Date: 25-27 November 2009 (3 days)
Venue: Hanoi, Vietnam
Co-organizers: Vietnam’s Vietnam Register (VR) 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 second meeting in 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". 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 based on the United Nations’ 1958 Agreement in each country/territory, and others.

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

* July 2009 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Wednesday, 1 July 2009.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

May 2009

* June 2009 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Friday, 1 May 2009.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

* 17th Asia Expert Meeting to Be Held in the Philippines
The Expert Meeting on the following theme will be held in the Philippines. JASIC is also scheduled to send an expert on the theme who will give a presentation at the meeting.
Please click here for the attendance registration form.

Please click here for the program of the meeting.

Organizer:
Philippines’ Department of Transport and Communications and Land Transportation Office (LTO)
Date:
Thursday, 4 June and Friday, 5 June 2009 (2 days)
Venue:
Bulwagan Edu, LTO, East Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines
Name:
17th Asia Expert Meeting
Theme:
Certification and regulations back to back with administrative matters regarding accession to the 1958 Agreement

April 2009

* May 2009 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Monday, 1 June 2009.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

March 2009

* ECE Regulations Adopted at WP.29 on its 147th Session
For a list of the ECE Regulations adopted at the 147th session of WP.29 on 10-13 March 2009, please click here.

* April 2009 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Wednesday, 1 April 2009.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

February 2009

* March 2009 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Monday, 2 March 2009.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

January 2009

* Lecture given by Mr. Ramos Garcia, Secretary of the UN/ECE/WP.29
On Wednesday, 14 January 2009, JASIC held a lecture on the current status and future activities of the UN/ECE/WP.29 by Mr. Juan Ramos Garcia, Secretary of the UN/ECE/WP.29, who was visiting Japan at the time. Mr. Ramos Garcia stated his expectation that Japan would contribute to the WP.29 activities even more.

* Report on the 13th JASIC Asia G/I Meeting Posted
The Report on the 13th JASIC Asia G/I Meeting, held in Thailand in November 2008, is now posted on the "Harmonization Trends in Asia" page. We expect that this report will be effectively utilized by the related countries in their efforts for the internationalization of regulations and certification system.

* February 2009 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Monday, 2 February 2009.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.