1. The World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) held its 188th session from 14 to 16 November 2022 , chaired by Mr. A. Erario (Italy). The following countries were represented, following Rule 1 of the Rules of Procedure of WP.29 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/690/Rev.2): Albania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Luxembourg, Morocco Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, Türkiye, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and United States of America. Representatives of the European Union participated. The following international organization was represented: International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The following non-governmental organizations were also represented: Association for Emissions Control by Catalyst (AECC), Consumers International (CI), Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA), European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA/MEMA/JAPIA) , Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), International Motor Vehicle Inspection Committee (CITA), International Automotive Lighting and Light Signalling Expert Group (GTB), International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA), International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), International Road Transport Union (IRU), European Tyre and Rim Technical Association (ETRTO) and SAE International. Other non-governmental organizations were represented following Rule 1(d): American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC), and World Bicycle Industry Association (WBIA). Other non-governmental organizations, private sector entities, independent experts and observers were represented: EuroMed Transport Support Project and European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Some 100 participants attended the session in person.