130. The representative of Japan gave a status report on the work of the IWG.

131. Since the IWG last met in September 2015, studies on Post Mortem Human Subjects (PMHS) by NHTSA showed an inability to identify a strong correlation to establish injury criteria. Based on this evidence, and uncertainty about the timeline to conduct further tests, the IWG considered the use of empirical data to establish pass/fail criteria for Bio Rear Impact Dummy (BioRID).

132. He further informed AC.3 that the IWG was waiting for further study results on PMHS conducted by NHTSA, expected by spring 2017. He clarified that these results might help the full incorporation of BioRID into the GTR and avoid the adoption of empirical values instead. He concluded that the IWG would provide an update on the progress of work at the March 2017 session of AC.3 to seek consent for a revised timetable for the delivery of the proposed amendment to UN GTR No. 7.