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17 Apr 2026 | CS/OTA Task Force: Agenda for the 37th (April 2026) session | TFCS-3...
16 Apr 2026 | AV screening: Status of work on regulations across WP.29 as of March...
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16 Apr 2026 | ADS: Correction to the DSSAD annex in the draft UNRsubmission | ADS-...
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CS/OTA Task Force: Agenda for the 37th (April 2026) session
Reference Number: TFCS-37-01/Rev.1

The UN IWG on Cyber Security and OTA will meet April 21-22, 2026 via video conference. The agenda includes adoption of the provisional agenda and minutes from the previous session, proposals for amendments to UN R155 and its interpretation document regarding multistage vehicles and type approval authorities, review of cyber and software requirements in the ADS Regulation, discussion of RXSWIN application, renewal of the IWG mandate expiring November 2026, and confirmation of next steps.

Meeting Sessions: 37th TFCS session (21-22 Apr)
Document date: 17 Apr 26
Relevant to: United Nations Agreement | RE3 Construction of Vehicles, UN Regulation No. 155 | Cyber Security and Cyber Security Management, and UN Regulation No. 156 | Software Update Processes and Management Systems
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AV screening: Status of work on regulations across WP.29 as of March 2026
Reference Number: FADS-J12-01/Rev.2
Meeting Sessions: FADS kick-off session (6 May)
Document date: 17 Apr 26
Relevant to: WP.29 Regulatory Project | Review of Regulations for Applicability to ADS Vehicles
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EV/HFCV Retrofit Systems: Agenda for the 8th (April 2026) session
Reference Number: EV/HFCV-08-01

The eighth meeting of the Informal Working Group on EV/HFCV Retrofit Systems is scheduled for Tuesday 21st April 2026. The agenda includes coordination and organization of work with reference to GRPE-92-14, EVHFCV-02-02, GRPE-93-22-Rev.1, GRSP-78-17, GRVA-24-07, and GRPE-94-06, electrical safety review, cybersecurity, braking, EMC, and UN draft documentation review. Future meetings are planned for 11th June, 2nd July, and 9th September, with hybrid and online formats.

Meeting Sessions: 8th EV/HFCV session (21 Apr)
Document date: 16 Apr 26
Relevant to: WP.29 Regulatory Project | Electric and Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Vehicle Retrofit Systems
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EDO: Terms and definitions
Reference Number: EDO-05-09

Unlock refers to transition of a doorlatch system into a state in which operation of the latch-release control is no longer inhibited, allowing the latch to disengage from the striker. Unlatching refers to transition into a state in which the latch and striker are no longer capable of withstanding separation forces, thereby allowing the door to move away from the vehicle body structure. Opening refers to the action by which a door is moved from its closed position to an open position through mechanical force or energizing an actuated device. Child Safety Lock System is a locking device which, when engaged, prevents operation of the interior door handle or other release device.

Submitted by: OICA and CLEPA
Meeting Sessions: 5th EDO session (21-23 Apr)
Document date: 16 Apr 26
Relevant to: WP.29 Regulatory Project | Emergency Door Opening
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UN R155: Guidance for transformed vehicles
Reference Number: TFCS-37-05

Proposal to provide guidance on application of UN R155 to transformed vehicles. Transformations require new approval unless clear evidence shows original approval remains valid. Cyber-relevant modifications include addition of electrical/electronic systems, inappropriate interface connections, and wiring protection modifications. The approval authority determines whether transformation is cyber-relevant by assessing impact on original vehicle architecture, connection risks, cybersecurity management systems, and whether non-automotive equipment complies with relevant regulations. Manufacturers must provide documentary evidence including functional descriptions, connection details, software modifications, and compliance with original manufacturer instructions.

Meeting Sessions: 37th TFCS session (21-22 Apr)
Document date: 16 Apr 26
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 155 | Cyber Security and Cyber Security Management
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UN R155: Proposal for amendments from the workshop discussions
Reference Number: TFCS-37-04

Proposal to amend UN R155 by clarifying its scope to exclude certain equipment. The proposal amends paragraph 5.3.2. to require approval authorities to notify others of assessment methods and criteria. New paragraphs 8.2. and 8.3. establish that vehicle manufacturer installation of equipment with negligible intrinsic cyber security risk, or standard domestic, business or industrial equipment connected only for power, shall not require further assessment under paragraph 7, provided specified criteria are justified. Annex I is amended to include any equipment excluded from assessment pursuant to paragraphs 8.2. and 8.3.

Meeting Sessions: 37th TFCS session (21-22 Apr)
Document date: 16 Apr 26
Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 155 | Cyber Security and Cyber Security Management
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Automated Driving Systems : Agenda for the 20th IWG session and 17th ADS Workshop (April 2026)
Reference Number: ADS-20-02/Rev.1

The 20th ADS informal working group session and 17th GRVA Workshop on Automated Driving Systems will meet during 27 April-1 May 2026. The session will address proposals to amend the draft Guidance and Interpretation Document covering definitions, performance of the DDT, scope, application for approval, general requirements, interactions between the ADS and its user(s), safety management systems, post-deployment safety, test environments, and certificate of compliance. Additional agenda items include further development of the GTR and UNR and consideration of next steps and future meetings.

Meeting Sessions: 20th ADS session (27 Apr-1 May)
Document date: 16 Apr 26
Relevant to: WP.29 Regulatory Project | Automated Driving Systems and WP.29 Regulatory Project | Data Storage Systems for Automated Driving
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ADS: Correction to the DSSAD annex in the draft UNRsubmission
Reference Number: ADS-20-16

Proposal to amend WP.29-198-09. The proposal modifies paragraph 5.3.2 to specify that visual images are mandatory data elements to be recorded during a triggering event, with a recording interval of minus 7 to plus 7 seconds relative to the triggering event. The EDR/DSSAD-IWG has agreed to set the condition for requirement field to “Mandatory” in the visual image table.

Meeting Sessions: 20th ADS session (27 Apr-1 May)
Document date: 16 Apr 26
Relevant to: WP.29 Regulatory Project | Data Storage Systems for Automated Driving
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GRB-64-08
Subjects for future consideration by the Working Party on Noise
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29 Aug 2016
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  • UN R9 Three-Wheeled Cycle Noise
  • UN R28 Audible Warning Devices
  • UN R41 Motorcycle Noise
  • UN R51 Vehicle Noise
  • UN R63 Moped Noise
  • UN R92 Motorcycle RESS
  • UN R117 Tire Noise, Wet Adhesion, and Rolling Resistance
  • QRTV-GTR
  • UN R138 Quiet Road Transport Vehicles
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GRB | Session 64 | 5-7 Sep 2016
Agenda item 2. Regulation No. 28 (Audible warning devices)
Agenda item 7. Regulation No. 117 (Tyre rolling noise and wet grip adhesion)
Agenda item 8. Collective amendments
Agenda item 16. Exchange of views regarding the future work of GRB
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GRB | Session 64 | 5-7 Sep 2016

32. The Chair presented a revised list of possible issues for the future GRB activities compiled at the third informal meeting in July 2016 (GRB-64-08). The expert from Japan proposed modifications to the time limits of some activities listed in this document. The expert from France presented proposals to improve efficiency of road vehicle noise Regulations by tackling such issues as day-to-day and track-to-track dispersion between measurements and different interpretations of the same text (GRB-64-15). The expert from EC proposed to include three additional points related to L-category vehicles (GRB-64-17). The expert from OICA reported on a meeting between ETRTO and OICA which concluded that a harmonized test procedure for tyre and vehicle noise measurements would be beneficial for industry and environment. Finally, GRB invited all experts to submit their comments in writing to the Chair and requested the Chair to update the list accordingly.

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