1. The World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) held its 161st session from 12 to15 November 2013, chaired by Mr. B. Gauvin (France). The following countries were represented, following Rule 1(a) of the Rules of Procedure of WP.29 (TRANS/WP.29/690 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/690/Amend.1 and Amend.2): Australia; Belgium; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Canada; China; Czech Republic; Finland; France; Germany; Hungary; India; Italy; Japan; Latvia; Luxembourg; Netherlands; Norway; Philippines; Republic of Korea; Romania; Russian Federation; Serbia; Slovakia; South Africa; Spain, Sweden, Switzerland; Turkey; Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK); United States of America. Representatives of the European Union (EU) participated. The following non-governmental organizations were also represented: Association for Emissions Control by Catalyst (AECC), Consumers International (CI); European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO); European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA/MEMA/JAPIA),1 the Foundation for the Automobile and Society (FIA Foundation); International Motor Vehicle Inspection Committee (CITA); The International Automotive Lighting and Light Signalling Expert Group (GTB); International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA); International Organization for Standardization (ISO); International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA).

1. The World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) held its 161st session from 12 to15 November 2013, chaired by Mr. B. Gauvin (France). The following countries were represented, following Rule 1(a) of the Rules of Procedure of WP.29 (TRANS/WP.29/690 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/690/Amend.1 and Amend.2): Australia; Belgium; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Canada; China; Czech Republic; Finland; France; Germany; Hungary; India; Italy; Japan; Latvia; Luxembourg; Netherlands; Norway; Philippines; Republic of Korea; Romania; Russian Federation; Serbia; Slovakia; South Africa; Spain, Sweden, Switzerland; Turkey; Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK); United States of America. Representatives of the European Union (EU) participated. The following non-governmental organizations were also represented: Association for Emissions Control by Catalyst (AECC), Consumers International (CI); European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO); European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA/MEMA/JAPIA),1 the Foundation for the Automobile and Society (FIA Foundation); International Motor Vehicle Inspection Committee (CITA); The International Automotive Lighting and Light Signalling Expert Group (GTB); International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA); International Organization for Standardization (ISO); International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA).