1. The Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) held its seventy-fifth session from 17 to 19 September 2013 in Geneva. The meeting was chaired by Mr. B. Frost (United Kingdom). Experts from the following countries participated in the work, following Rule 1(a) of the Rules of Procedure of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) (TRANS/WP.29/690, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/690/Amend.1 and Amend. 2): Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, South Africa, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) and the United States of America (USA). An expert from the European Commission (EC) also participated.

Experts from the following non-governmental organizations (NGOs) participated: the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA), the International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) and the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA).

Upon the special invitation of the Chair, experts from the following NGOs participated: the retread industry’s trade association “Bureau International Permanents des Associations de Vendeurs et Rechaupeurs de Pneumatiques” (BIPAVER) and the Federation of European Manufacturers of Friction Materials (FEMFM).