18. The expert from Italy, Chair of the IWG on Protective Helmets (IWG-PH), informed GRSP about the work progress of the group which had last convened on 10 December 2018 in Geneva. He explained that IWG had examined a first draft proposal that received support to explore specific items (e.g. electronic equipment, rotational testing and so on). The expert from Germany suggested a two-phase work plan on the draft amendments to the UN Regulation:

1. Phase 1 introduces the most needed modifications and changes and
2. Phase 2 introduces test technology that requires research and longer discussion.

The expert from the Netherlands expressed concerns on the tight deadline of the IWG mandate (December 2019). The expert from CI stated that the first priority of his organization was to improve safety and supported the proposal from the expert of Germany. Finally, GRSP agreed with the plan proposed by the IWG:

1. provide an updated version of the proposal to its experts and receive comments by end of January 2019,
2. organize a webex meeting during the first week of February 2019,
3. submit an official proposal by 15 February 2019,
4. receive new comments by April 2019 and
5. possibly submit an informal document amending the official proposal by the GRSP May 2019 session.