1. The World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) held its 158th session from 13-16 November 2012 chaired by Mr. B. Kisulenko (Russian Federation).

The following countries were represented, following Rule 1(a) of the Rules of Procedure of WP.29 (TRANS/WP.29/690 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/690/Amend.1 and Amend.2): Australia; Belgium; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Canada; People’s Republic of China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Finland; France; Germany; Hungary; India; Italy, Japan; Latvia; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Netherlands; Republic of Korea; Romania; Russian Federation; Slovakia; Republic of South Africa; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Turkey; United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; United States of America. Representatives of the European Union (EU) participated.

The following non-governmental organizations were also represented: Association for Emission Control by Catalyst (AECC); Consumers International (CI); International Motor Vehicle Inspection Committee (CITA); European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA/MEMA/JAPIA)1; Foundation for the Automobile and Society (FIA Foundation); Working Party “Brussels 1952” (GTB); International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA); International Organization for Standardization (ISO); International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA); Union of Technical Assistance for Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic (UNATAC). At the invitation of the secretariat, the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organization (ETRTO) also participated.