World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 180 | 9-12 Mar 2020
Geneva
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1. The World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) held its 180th session from 10 to 12 March 2020, 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.1): Albania, Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina,1 Canada, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands,1 Nigeria, Poland, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russian Federation,1 South Africa, Spain, Sweden,1 Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK), 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), European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA1/MEMA/JAPIA),2 Consumers International (CI), European Tyre and Rim Technical Organization (ETRTO), Federation Internationale des Grossistes, Importateurs et Exportateurs en Fournitures Automobiles (FIGIEFA), International Motor Vehicle Inspection Committee (CITA), International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA), and International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA). Other non-governmental organizations were represented following Rule 1(d): American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC), Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) and World Bicycle Industry Association (WBIA).1 Other non-governmental organizations, private sector entities, independent experts and observers were represented: European Committee for Standardization (CEN).