35. The representative of the EC introduced GRPE-94-23. The representative of the UK offered to actively support to transpose the latest provisions of EU Heavy Duty Euro7 in the UN system. The representative of Japan sought further information about the possibility to expand the concept of Small Volume Manufacturers into UN Regulation No. 49, and invited GRPE to seek a lasting solution to this persistent concern.

36. The representative of the EC noted the concern from Japan and clarified there were no immediate plan to transpose SVM requirements from Euro 7 into the UN system at this stage. He highlighted that the engine act was expected to be transpose into UN Regulation No. 49 and that transposition plans for the vehicle act were still being considered.