Proposal to include the option to use a QR code (or another type of digital data carrier) to replace, in case of necessity, some packaging information.

Proposal for the following amendments:

1. Paragraphs 6.1.1. and 6.1.2.: In the case of category L vehicles application, the same brake lining assemblies could be fitted across a variety of applications. For example, the same brake pads/shoes could be fitted both on vehicle with single disc and on vehicle with double discs. Moreover, the same brake pads/shoes could be fitted both on front application and on rear application vehicle. Since there are too many cases or variables and it’s impossible to have a package based on the axle set for category L vehicles, the proposal of amendment is meant to consider the caliper set/drum set, instead of the axle set.
2. Paragraph 6.1.3.4.: Packaging of brake pads/drums has a limited dimension and it’s impossible to report in the packaging all applications approved, because there is no space available. In addition, should all applications approved be reported in the packaging, the updating of each packaging every time there is a new application available in the market would be needed. This is not feasible and it represents a risk to have a product with no updated information for the final consumer. For these reasons, the proposal aims to allow, as option, to report the approved vehicles/brakes/axle information through digital format (e.g. QR code, website) leading at least to a general catalogue. Moreover, using digital elements, it’s also possible to have a green solution and having a less environmental impact. The modification proposal is optional, and not exclusively for category L vehicles, but it is meant for every type of motor vehicles even if the major criticalities are with category L vehicles because their packaging is smaller than brake pads/drums of passenger car.
3. Paragraph 6.1.4.: The current requirement asks to have fitting instructions inside the packaging with at least an ECE language supplemented by the corresponding text of the language of the country where the product is sold. It means two options:
   • To have a specific fitting instruction for each country where the component is sold; or
   • To have a unique fitting instruction with all languages.
   Option 1 is not feasible from management and logistic point of view. Option 2 is not feasible because there is limit space available in the packaging: For example, to be sold in EU (that recognize UN R90), it’s needed to have all official 24 languages of the EU in a unique fitting instruction paper, but there are applications where the packaging is too small to contain the fitting instruction paper. For these reasons, the proposal of modification asks the possibility to have these fitting instructions also through digital format only (e.g. QR code, internet website, …). Moreover, using digital elements/formats, it’s possible to reduce the environmental impact because the instructions become paperless. The modification proposal is optional, and not exclusively for category L vehicles, but it is meant for every type of motor vehicle even though the major criticalities are with category L vehicles because their packaging is smaller than brake pads/drums of passenger cars.

Proposal to correct an error in para. 2.3. Weight reduction solutions for brake discs must yield a higher (not lower) ratio between vehicle kinetic energy and mass of the disc braking surface than the reference disc.

112. The expert from Italy presented GRVA-14-17, aimed at correcting a mistake in the text of UN Regulation No. 90. GRVA adopted GRVA-14-17, containing urgent amendments and requested the secretariat to submit it as a supplement to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 90 to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2022 sessions, if possible, or at their March 2023 sessions if no fast-track procedure can be found.

Proposal aims to prevent the installation of the filling unit under the body of M1 vehicles.

18. GRSG considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/21, aimed at moving in part II of the UN Regulation the requirement to prevent the installation of the filling unit under the body of M1 vehicles. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2022/21, not amended. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft Supplement 3 to 03 series of amendments and for Supplement 2 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 67, for consideration and vote at the March 2023 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

Proposal from Italy with support from IMMA to adapt GTR No. 3 to technical and standardization progress, introducing provisions for the activation of the stop lamp under regenerative and/or automatically commanded braking, and updating the references to ASTM standards to enable the use of the new ASTM standard reference test tyre F2493 for the measurement of the Peak Braking Coefficient (PBC).

92. The expert from Italy recalled the purpose of GRVA-12-15 and presented GRVA-13-17 superseding it. He detailed the proposed harmonization of UN GTR No.3 with UN Regulation No. 78.

93. The expert from Canada explained that the technical requirements applicable in his country do not impose a deceleration threshold when a brake lamp must be lit. He noted that adding such a threshold in UN GTR No. 3 would require to provide justifications for such an amendment that would highlight the safety benefit associated to it, as well as details on the costs it would generate. He asked whether some background information regarding some definitions could be provided so that it would become clearer what systems fall in the scope of the definitions.

94. GRVA invited delegations to share information on the safety benefits and costs considerations related to the 1.3 m/s2 threshold for the brake light activation and on the genesis of the new definition proposed.

85. The expert from Italy informed GRVA that he had submitted to the WP.29 secretariat in December 2021 a request for authorization to amend UN GTR No. 3, for consideration at the March 2022 session of AC.3. He detailed the technical matters to be addressed to harmonize UN Regulation No. 78 and UN GTR No. 3. He clarified that GRVA would be invited to consider introducing provisions for the activation of the stop lamp under regenerative braking and updating the references to ASTM standards to enable the use of the new ASTM standard reference test tyre F2493 for the measurement of the Peak Braking Coefficient (PBC). GRVA encouraged the expert from Italy to further discuss this item at the next AC.3 session.

86. GRVA agreed to keep GRVA-12-15 on the agenda as a reference document until its next GRVA session in May 2022.

92. The expert from Italy recalled the purpose of GRVA-12-15 and presented GRVA-13-17 superseding it. He detailed the proposed harmonization of UN GTR No.3 with UN Regulation No. 78.

93. The expert from Canada explained that the technical requirements applicable in his country do not impose a deceleration threshold when a brake lamp must be lit. He noted that adding such a threshold in UN GTR No. 3 would require to provide justifications for such an amendment that would highlight the safety benefit associated to it, as well as details on the costs it would generate. He asked whether some background information regarding some definitions could be provided so that it would become clearer what systems fall in the scope of the definitions.

94. GRVA invited delegations to share information on the safety benefits and costs considerations related to the 1.3 m/s2 threshold for the brake light activation and on the genesis of the new definition proposed.

88. The expert from Italy recalled the purpose of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/29 and the questions received at the previous session. He presented GRVA-12-16, including amendment to the initial proposal.

89. The expert from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland thanked Italy for addressing their questions and supported the document.

90. GRVA requested the secretariat to submit the document, as amended by GRVA-12-16 (reproduced in Annex V of the session report), as a supplement to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 90, to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their June 2022 sessions.

100. The expert from Italy presented GRVA-11-35, introducing ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/28 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/29. He explained that Annex 15 was leading to a high number of groups to be tested and therefore was inducing an overproportioned test workload due to the grouping criteria.

101. GRVA adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/28 and requested the secretariat to submit it as draft supplement to UN Regulation No. 90 to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their March 2022 sessions.

102. The expert from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland questioned the relevance of the amendments proposed in Table 1 in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/29. The expert from Italy volunteered to provide more details for review at the next session.

103. GRVA agreed to resume discussion on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/29 at its twelfth session.

Proposal introducing provisions for the activation of the stop lamp under regenerative braking and updating the references to ASTM standards to enable the use of the new ASTM standard reference test tyre F2493 for the measurement of the Peak Braking Coefficient (PBC).

95. The expert from Italy informed GRVA (GRVA-11-29) of their intention to submit a proposal for amendments to UN GTR No. 3 at the next session of Executive Committee of the 1998 Agreement (AC.3) that would propose to adapt UN GTR No. 3 to technical and standardization progress, introducing provisions for the activation of the stop lamp under regenerative braking and updating the references to ASTM standards to enable the use of the new ASTM standard reference test tyre F2493 for the measurement of the Peak Braking Coefficient (PBC). He asked for comments on that proposal. The expert from Canada explained that, in their view some further work would be needed, for example, on the definition proposed in para. 2.25. and other small items.

Presentation on proposed amendments to align with the latest amendments made on UN Reg 41 and to reduce the number and amount of different exhaust types to be approved by NORESS manufacturers

11. The expert from Italy proposed to align UN Regulation No. 92 with the latest amendments to UN Regulation No. 41 and to reduce the number of different exhaust types to be approved (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2021/11 and GRBP-74-40). The experts from Germany, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and EC were not able to support the proposal. GRBP asked the expert from Italy to liaise with these experts with the aim to prepare a revised proposal for the next session.

100. The expert from Italy presented GRVA-11-35, introducing ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/28 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/29. He explained that Annex 15 was leading to a high number of groups to be tested and therefore was inducing an overproportioned test workload due to the grouping criteria.

101. GRVA adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/28 and requested the secretariat to submit it as draft supplement to UN Regulation No. 90 to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their March 2022 sessions.

102. The expert from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland questioned the relevance of the amendments proposed in Table 1 in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/29. The expert from Italy volunteered to provide more details for review at the next session.

103. GRVA agreed to resume discussion on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/29 at its twelfth session.

Clarifies the regulation and its scope, by specifying the grouping criteria of the brake lining assemblies. It provides clear instructions about grouping criteria for brake shoes to allow brake shoes manufacturers to proceed with the homologation

100. The expert from Italy presented GRVA-11-35, introducing ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/28 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/29. He explained that Annex 15 was leading to a high number of groups to be tested and therefore was inducing an overproportioned test workload due to the grouping criteria.

101. GRVA adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/28 and requested the secretariat to submit it as draft supplement to UN Regulation No. 90 to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their March 2022 sessions.

102. The expert from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland questioned the relevance of the amendments proposed in Table 1 in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/29. The expert from Italy volunteered to provide more details for review at the next session.

103. GRVA agreed to resume discussion on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/29 at its twelfth session.

88. The expert from Italy recalled the purpose of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/29 and the questions received at the previous session. He presented GRVA-12-16, including amendment to the initial proposal.

89. The expert from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland thanked Italy for addressing their questions and supported the document.

90. GRVA requested the secretariat to submit the document, as amended by GRVA-12-16 (reproduced in Annex V of the session report), as a supplement to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 90, to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their June 2022 sessions.

Proposal to align UN R92 with the latest amendments to UN R41 and to reduce the number of exhaust system types (allowing for slight differences in drawings) to be approved by NORESS manufacturers.

11. The expert from Italy proposed to align UN Regulation No. 92 with the latest amendments to UN Regulation No. 41 and to reduce the number of different exhaust types to be approved (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2021/11 and GRBP-74-40). The experts from Germany, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and EC were not able to support the proposal. GRBP asked the expert from Italy to liaise with these experts with the aim to prepare a revised proposal for the next session.

18. GRSP also noted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/15, amended by GRSP-69-18 aimed at preventing the issue of invalidating a UN Approval with the use of an aftermarket product. The proposal received some comments from the experts of Euromed (GRSP-69-26) and proposed changes from the expert from Italy (GRSP-69-32). GRSP Chair and the Chair of the ad-hoc group proposed to convey the above proposals into the activity of the ad-hoc group on safety-helmets. The expert from Euromed argued that the for sake of transparency it was advisable to establish an informal working group (IWG) and he introduced the terms of reference of the IWG (GRSP-69-36). However, concerns were expressed about the number of interested experts and about the need to be much more responsive in providing a possible solution to the December 2021 session. Following the suggestion of the expert from the Netherlands, GRSP agreed to continue the activities of the ad-hoc group and requested the secretariat to provide a wiki page on the ECE website. In the meantime, it was clarified that rules of procedure of IWGs, ad-hoc group, Task Force shall be the same of those of parent group. Accordingly, GRSP reminded all the Chairs and secretaries of the above-mentioned groups to verify consistent credentials of attendees and receive copyright disclaimers for documents posted on UNECE website. GRSP agreed to resume the discussion on this subject waiting the outcome of discussion of the ad-hoc group on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/15, GRSP-69-26, GRSP-69-32 and GRSP-69-36.

18. GRSP also noted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/15, amended by GRSP-69-18 aimed at preventing the issue of invalidating a UN Approval with the use of an aftermarket product. The proposal received some comments from the experts of Euromed (GRSP-69-26) and proposed changes from the expert from Italy (GRSP-69-32). GRSP Chair and the Chair of the ad-hoc group proposed to convey the above proposals into the activity of the ad-hoc group on safety-helmets. The expert from Euromed argued that the for sake of transparency it was advisable to establish an informal working group (IWG) and he introduced the terms of reference of the IWG (GRSP-69-36). However, concerns were expressed about the number of interested experts and about the need to be much more responsive in providing a possible solution to the December 2021 session. Following the suggestion of the expert from the Netherlands, GRSP agreed to continue the activities of the ad-hoc group and requested the secretariat to provide a wiki page on the ECE website. In the meantime, it was clarified that rules of procedure of IWGs, ad-hoc group, Task Force shall be the same of those of parent group. Accordingly, GRSP reminded all the Chairs and secretaries of the above-mentioned groups to verify consistent credentials of attendees and receive copyright disclaimers for documents posted on UNECE website. GRSP agreed to resume the discussion on this subject waiting the outcome of discussion of the ad-hoc group on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/15, GRSP-69-26, GRSP-69-32 and GRSP-69-36.

Proposal to introduce a tolerance for eye protection assessment.

17. The expert from Italy, Chair of the ad-hoc group on safety helmets introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/13, through a presentation (GRSP-69-19) to address the need of a text that can be enforced in a practical manner until specific requirements for the type approval of helmet accessories would be defined. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/13, as amended by (GRSP-69-17) Annex IV of the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal, as draft Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 22 (Protective helmets), for consideration and vote at the November 2021 session of WP.29 and to AC.1.

17. The expert from Italy, Chair of the ad-hoc group on safety helmets introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/13, through a presentation (GRSP-69-19) to address the need of a text that can be enforced in a practical manner until specific requirements for the type approval of helmet accessories would be defined. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/13, as amended by (GRSP-69-17) Annex IV of the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal, as draft Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 22 (Protective helmets), for consideration and vote at the November 2021 session of WP.29 and to AC.1.

Proposal to address the safety of helmet accessories until such time as specific requirements for the approval of accessories independently of helmets can be established.

18. GRSP also noted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/15, amended by GRSP-69-18 aimed at preventing the issue of invalidating a UN Approval with the use of an aftermarket product. The proposal received some comments from the experts of Euromed (GRSP-69-26) and proposed changes from the expert from Italy (GRSP-69-32). GRSP Chair and the Chair of the ad-hoc group proposed to convey the above proposals into the activity of the ad-hoc group on safety-helmets. The expert from Euromed argued that the for sake of transparency it was advisable to establish an informal working group (IWG) and he introduced the terms of reference of the IWG (GRSP-69-36). However, concerns were expressed about the number of interested experts and about the need to be much more responsive in providing a possible solution to the December 2021 session. Following the suggestion of the expert from the Netherlands, GRSP agreed to continue the activities of the ad-hoc group and requested the secretariat to provide a wiki page on the ECE website. In the meantime, it was clarified that rules of procedure of IWGs, ad-hoc group, Task Force shall be the same of those of parent group. Accordingly, GRSP reminded all the Chairs and secretaries of the above-mentioned groups to verify consistent credentials of attendees and receive copyright disclaimers for documents posted on UNECE website. GRSP agreed to resume the discussion on this subject waiting the outcome of discussion of the ad-hoc group on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/15, GRSP-69-26, GRSP-69-32 and GRSP-69-36.

Introduces wording to clarify that the performance of protective helmets may be affected by using accessories not tested during the type approval procedure. Changes introduced by customers on helmets are not covered once the helmet has been type-approved.

17. The expert from Italy, Chair of the ad-hoc group on safety helmets introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/13, through a presentation (GRSP-69-19) to address the need of a text that can be enforced in a practical manner until specific requirements for the type approval of helmet accessories would be defined. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/13, as amended by (GRSP-69-17) Annex IV of the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal, as draft Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 22 (Protective helmets), for consideration and vote at the November 2021 session of WP.29 and to AC.1.

40. The expert from Italy introduced a proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 67 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/9), to add a new profile – as defined by ISO 19825:2018 – of a new LPG filling unit denominated «J15» (together with the new denomination as «K15» of the existing “Euro connector”), therein updating the Regulation to allow the use of this new connector, the same way as the existing ones, as described detail in GRSG-119-25.

41. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/09, the proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 67, and agreed to submit it for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1.

31. The expert from Italy introduced a proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 46 (GRSG-119-26) on amendments of definitions to cover ‘free form’ mirrors. GRSG adopted the official proposal (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/6) and agreed to submit it for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC, as supplement 9.

14. The expert from Israel introduced a presentation (GRSP-67-09-Rev.1) explaining the point of view of the “motorcycle helmet communication” industry on the 06 series of amendments to the UN Regulation adopted by WP.29 at its June 2020 session. He clarified that the industry supports a UN Regulation which ensures motorbike rider safety. However, he argued that it should be implemented in a practical manner since the revised paragraph 7.3.1.3.5. of the UN Regulation requires that only accessories tested during the type approval procedure of the helmet could keep the type approval validity. He clarified that this requirement would create major trade barriers for the motorcycle helmet communication systems commonly used by motorbike riders. He therefore asked that the motorcycle helmet communication industry be included in the process of developing type approval requirements to overcome the trade barrier issue by: (a) specific tests for helmets ready for accessories, b) particular tests for communication accessories. Finally, he offered his expertise to develop amendments to consider aftermarket accessories. The expert from Italy, Chair of the IWG on Protective Helmets (IWG-PH), clarified in a presentation (GRSP-67-25) that the activities of the group were open to all stakeholders. Moreover, he added that UN Regulation No. 22 refers specifically to type approval of helmets and that the helmet manufacturer (type approval holder of a type protective helmet) is responsible for the conformity of the product and for the maintenance of the safety requirements tested during the type approval. He explained that the possible non-conformity of helmets, caused by installation of untested aftermarket products, would introduce liability issues.

15. GRSP noted that the IWG activities were suspended due to the lack of research results that would allow Phase 2 of the UN Regulation to begin. Therefore, GRSP endorsed the recommendation of the Chair of the IWG to provide a proposal of amendments addressing aftermarket accessories by the December 2020 session of GRSP. Finally, GRSP noted the offer of the expert of the United States of America to provide research results from NHTSA to the IWG once NHTSA had resumed its activities.