World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29)

This publication, often referred to as the 'blue book', describes the basis for and operation of the Working Party on the Construction of Vehicles' (WP.29). It presents a comprehensive view of WP.29 beginning with a brief history from its inception as a regional forum through its recent transformation into a world forum. The main intent of this document is to present the organizational structure and operational process of WP.29 and its subsidiary bodies and their relationship to specific multinational agreements under the United Nations.