WP.29/2026/46
UN R156: Proposal to amend the Interpretation Document

Proposal to amend the Interpretation Document for UN R156. The document clarifies requirements in paragraph 7 and Annex 1 concerning software update and software update management systems to promote uniform assessments and align with the 01 series of amendments. The document provides non-mandatory guidance for demonstrating compliance with UN R156 requirements through documentation, presentation, and audit, with supporting reference to ISO 24089:2023. The proposal addresses processes for software updates after vehicle registration, including assessment of compliance impacts, documentation procedures, security measures, over-the-air update safeguards, and vehicle user notification requirements.

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WP.29 | Session 199 | 22-26 Jun

57. The GRVA Secretary presented a proposal for amendments to the guidance document for UN Regulation No. 156 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2026/46), introducing updates to align it with the provisions of the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 156, adopted by AC.1 in March 2026. WP.29 adopted the document.