21. The representative of Canada, on behalf of the GRE Chair, reported on the results of the sixty-seventh session of GRE (for details see the report of the session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/67)). Specifically, he drew attention to the work on resolving the glare vs. night-time distance visibility issue and on a new approach to performance based regulatory requirements.

22. The representative of Canada announced the submission of a proposal for consideration at the November 2012 session of WP.29, for a definition of “manufacturer” to be added to R.E.3 and S.R.1.

23. Upon the invitation of the representative of Canada, the Chair of GTB introduced two informal documents. WP.29-157-11 outlined GTB’s approach to find a solution to the balance between good forward road illumination and glare to other road users. WP.29-157-12 introduced GTB’s plan to help GRE work on consolidating the UN Regulations on lighting and light-signalling focused on performance requirements rather than design and technical descriptions. The representative of the EU welcomed the proposal. The representative of Malaysia announced his intention to convey at the next GRE session concerns raised in his country regarding motorcycle headlamp glare. The World Forum agreed to refer WP.29-157-11 and WP.29-157-12 to the October 2012 session of GRE for consideration. Finally, WP.29 requested the secretariat to distribute WP.29-157-12 with an official symbol at its November 2012 session.