Proposal to establish an informal expert group with a mandate for the exchange of information and experiences concerning regulations, policy measures, and standardization efforts related to the chemical compounds used in vehicle interiors and the health of vehicle occupants. If warranted, the group would develop recommendations/guidelines for inclusion as a new annex to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (RE3) and the 1998 Agreement’s Special Resolution No. 1 (SR1) or as a combined Mutual Resolution covering both agreements.
93. WP.29 decided to consider this subject under agenda item 21.
133. The representative of the Republic Korea recalled the discussion on this item at the previous session of AC.3. He introduced WP.29-164-12-Rev.2 proposing ToR and Rules of Procedure for the IWG on Vehicle Indoor Air Quality (VIAQ). AC.3 endorsed the proposed action plan to, in a first stage, collect information, review existing standards and develop recommendations. AC.3 noted the several aspects linked to VIAQ including safety matters. AC.3 agreed to refer this informal document to GRPE and to delete at this stage this subject of the AC.3 agenda. It was agreed that the Chair of GRPE would regularly report back to WP.29 and AC.3.