25. The expert from France introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/17, which aimed at clarifying the requirements in case an alternative to the Software Identification Number (SWIN) is used. The expert from OICA provided comments on the proposal (GRVA-09-09). The expert from UK supported the proposal. He inquired about the reason why long transitional provisions would be needed. The expert from Germany commented that the French proposal was logic and consistent. He stated that Germany did not insist on the possibility of an alternative to SWIN. The expert from AVERE supported the French proposal. GRVA continued discussions in the course of the week.

26. Following consultations, GRVA adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/17 as amended by Annex III (GRVA-09-40) and requested the secretariat to submit it as draft supplement to UN Regulation No. 157 to WP.29 and the Administrative Committee of the 1958 Agreement (AC.1) for consideration and vote at their June 2021 sessions.

34. GRVA dealt with ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/6 when discussing the parallel proposal ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/17 under the agenda item 4(d). Following discussions and consultations, GRVA agreed to resume consideration of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/6 or to consider a revised proposal at its next session.