December 2012

* Report on the 3rd Public and Private Joint Forum in Asian Region (17th JASIC Asia Government/Industry Meeting) -- Fourth Notice
The 3rd Public and Private Joint Forum in Asian Region (17th JASIC Asia Government/Industry Meeting), co-organized by Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and Land Transportation Office (LTO), Philippines and JASIC under the auspices of Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Japan, was held in Manila, Philippines for three days from 4 to 6 December 2012. It was attended by about 150 people representing the government/industry from a total of 12 economies, and active discussions were held.

This meeting was the second meeting in the Sixth Series (consisting of five meetings) with the theme “Promoting the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) concept under the UN Regulation framework for realizing harmonization of regulations and establishing Mutual Recognition of Approvals (MRA) in the Asian region”. At the meeting, each economy reported its activities for harmonization of regulations, and the attendees discussed future establishment of vehicle certification system based on the 1958 Agreement in each economy. The future role of the Forum and the importance of reflecting Asia’s opinions in the IWVTA and the 1958 Agreement were acknowledged, and the wrap-up document agreed by the participating economies was presented. In addition, JASIC was requested by four economies to send experts to Expert Meetings (total of 13 agendas) to be held in 2013. It was also confirmed that the next Public and Private Joint Forum would be held in Thailand.

To read the materials used at the meeting (including the wrap-up document), please click here.

* January 2013 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
The information in our Automotive Regulations Information Web Service is scheduled to be updated on Monday, 7 January 2013.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

November 2012

* December 2012 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
The information in our Automotive Regulations Information Web Service is scheduled to be updated on Monday, 3 December 2012.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

* 3rd Public and Private Joint Forum in Asian Region (17th JASIC Asia Government/Industry Meeting) to Be Held in the Philippines -- Third Notice
As was already announced in September, the 3rd Public and Private Joint Forum in Asian Region (17th JASIC Asia Government/Industry Meeting), co-organized by Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and Land Transportation Office (LTO), Philippines and JASIC under the auspices of Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Japan, will be held in Manila, Philippines for three days from 4 to 6 December 2012.

Government and industry representatives from Asian economies 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 Sixth Series (consisting of five meetings) with the theme "Promoting the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) concept under the UN Regulation framework for realizing harmonization of regulations and establishing Mutual Recognition of Approvals (MRA) in the Asian region".

Discussions on the revision of the 1958 Agreement and of the IWVTA as well as on a new framework to share Asia's fundamental policies towards the WP.29 are scheduled for this meeting, in addition to the usual programs including reporting of activities of each economy for harmonization of regulations and discussion on the future establishment of vehicle certification system based on the 1958 Agreement in ASEAN and each economy.

The documents necessary for attending this meeting can be downloaded below.

We look forward to the attendance of many Asian government/industry representatives.

To view the documents to be distributed, please click here.

October 2012

* November 2012 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
The information in our Automotive Regulations Information Web Service is scheduled to be updated on Thursday, 1 November 2012.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

September 2012

* 3rd Public and Private Joint Forum in Asian Region (17th JASIC Asia Government/Industry Meeting) to Be Held in the Philippines -- Second Notice
As was already announced in August, the 3rd Public and Private Joint Forum in Asian Region (17th JASIC Asia Government/Industry Meeting), co-organized by Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and Land Transportation Office (LTO), Philippines and JASIC under the auspices of Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Japan, will be held in Manila, Philippines for three days from 4 to 6 December 2012.

Government and industry representatives from Asian economies 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 Sixth Series (consisting of five meetings) with the theme "Promoting the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) concept under the UN Regulation framework for realizing harmonization of regulations and establishing Mutual Recognition of Approvals (MRA) in the Asian region".

Discussions on the revision of the 1958 Agreement and of the IWVTA as well as on a new framework to share Asia's fundamental policies towards the WP.29 are scheduled for this meeting, in addition to the usual programs including reporting of activities of each economy for harmonization of regulations and discussion on the future establishment of vehicle certification system based on the 1958 Agreement in ASEAN and each economy.

The documents necessary for attending this meeting can be downloaded below.

We look forward to the attendance of many Asian government/industry representatives.

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 Meeting Program (tentative) (Attachment 3).
Please click here for General Information (Attachment 4).

* October 2012 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Monday, 1 October 2012.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

* 32nd JASIC Asia Expert Meeting Held in Thailand
The Expert Meeting on Seat (Large Passenger Vehicle) (UN R80) and the Approval of Tyres with Regard to Rolling Sound Emissions (UN R117), organized by Thailand's Department of Land Transport (DLT), was held in Bangkok, Thailand on 28 August 2012. The Meeting was attended by a total of about 50 people from Thai Industrial Standards Institute, Thailand Automotive Institute, Society of Automotive Engineers Thailand, Thai Automotive Industry Association, and Thai Auto-Parts Manufacturers Association.

JASIC sent experts on each theme and gave presentations. The participants deepened their understanding on discussed themes through the Q & A session, etc.

For more information, see Harmonization Trends in Asia.

August 2012

* September 2012 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Monday, 3 September 2012.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

* 3rd Public and Private Joint Forum in Asian Region (17th JASIC Asia Government/Industry Meeting) to Be Held in the Philippines -- First Notice
Dates: 4 - 6 December 2012 (3 days)
Venue: Manila, Philippines
Co-organized by Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and Land Transportation Office (LTO), Philippines and JASIC under the auspices of Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Japan
Scheduled attendees: Government and automobile/automotive parts industry representatives from Asian economies engaging in vehicle standards/certification systems

This meeting will be the second meeting in the Sixth Series (consisting of five meetings) with the theme "Promoting the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) concept under the UN Regulation framework for realizing harmonization of regulations and establishing Mutual Recognition of Approvals (MRA) in the Asian region".

Discussions on the revision of the 1958 Agreement and of the IWVTA as well as on a new framework to share Asia's fundamental policies towards the WP29 are scheduled for this meeting, in addition to the usual programs including reporting of activities of each economy for harmonization of regulations and discussion on the future establishment of vehicle certification system based on the 1958 Agreement in ASEAN and each economy.

We look forward to the attendance of many Asian government/industry representatives.

* 31st JASIC Asia Expert Meeting Held in Vietnam
The Expert Meeting on Prevention of Fire Risks (UN R34) and on the recall system in Japan, organized by the Vietnam Register (VR), was held in Hanoi, Vietnam on 1 August 2012. The meeting was attended by a total of about 70 representatives of government and industry organizations, including VR, Hanoi University of Technology’s School of Transportation Engineering, local corporations of foreign manufacturers (such as Toyota, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, Hino, GM, Ford, Mercedes Benz, Piaggio, etc.), local four-wheel and two-wheel vehicle manufacturers, and 6 participants from Lao’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT).

JASIC sent experts on the subjects and gave presentations. The meeting helped the participants deepen their understanding of the subjects through presentations, Q & A sessions, and discussions.

For more information, see Harmonization Trends in Asia.

July 2012

* 2012 Automobile Type Approval Handbook for Japanese Certification ("Blue Book") Published
The year 2012 edition of Automobile Type Approval Handbook for Japanese Certification ("Blue Book") was published on July 31, 2012.

* 32nd JASIC Asia Expert Meeting to Be Held in Thailand
The Expert Meeting on Seat (Large Passenger Vehicle) (UN R80) and the Approval of Tyres with Regard to Rolling Sound Emissions (UN R117), organized by Thailand's Department of Land Transport (DLT), will be held in Bangkok, Thailand on 28 August 2012. JASIC is also scheduled to send experts on the themes who will give presentations at the meeting.

Please click here for the program of the meeting.
Please click here for Reservation Form for Accommodation.

* 30th JASIC Asia Expert Meeting Held in Malaysia
The Expert Meeting on Electric Power Train (UN R100), Exhaust Emission (Motor Cycle) (UN R40) and the Emission of Pollutants According to Engine Fuel Requirements (UN R83), organized by the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ), was held in Cyberjaya, Malaysia on 17 July 2012. The meeting was attended by a total of 43 representatives of government and industry organizations, including JPJ, Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM), Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), Motorcycle & Scooter Assemblers And Distributors Association of Malaysia (MASAAM), and automotive manufacturers such as Volvo, Proton, Nissan, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Perodua.

JASIC sent experts on the subjects and gave presentations. The meeting helped the participants deepen their understanding of the subjects through presentations, Q & A sessions, and discussions.

For more information, see Harmonization Trends in Asia.

* August 2012 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Wednesday, 1 August 2012.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

June 2012

* 31st JASIC Asia Expert Meeting to Be Held in Vietnam
The Expert Meeting on Prevention of Fire Risks (UN R34) as well as on recalls, organized by the Vietnam Register (VR), will be held in Hanoi, Vietnam on 1 August 2012. JASIC is also scheduled to send experts on the themes who will give presentations at the meeting.

Download the program of the meeting.
Download Meeting Registration Form.
Download Reservation Form for Accommodation.

* July 2012 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Monday, 2 July 2012.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

* 30th JASIC Asia Expert Meeting to Be Held in Malaysia
The Expert Meeting on Electric Power Train (UN R100), Exhaust Emission (Motor Cycle) (UN R40) and the Emission of Pollutants According to Engine Fuel Requirements (UN R83), organized by Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ), will be held in Cyberjaya, Malaysia on 17 July 2012. JASIC is also scheduled to send experts on the themes who will give presentations at the meeting.
Please click here for the program of the meeting.

May 2012

* June 2012 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Friday, 1 June 2012.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

* 2011 Edition of Japan's Country Report (Updated)
The 2011 Edition of Japan's Country Report (Updated) 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.
For more information, please see the Japan's Country Report page in the Publications section under Contents.

April 2012

* 16th JASIC Asia Government/Industry Meeting (Final)
The materials used in the 16th JASIC Asia Government/Industry Meeting (2nd Public and Private Joint Forum in Asian Region) are now added to the Harmonization Trends in Asia page.
For more information, see Harmonization Trends in Asia.

* May 2012 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Tuesday, 1 May 2012.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

March 2012

* April 2012 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Monday, 2 April 2012.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

February 2012

* March 2012 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Thursday, 1 March 2012.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

January 2012

* February 2012 Update of Automotive Regulations Information
Automotive Regulations Information is scheduled to be updated on Wednesday, 1 February 2012.
For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

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