The global technical regulations
The global technical regulations are developed under the 1998 international agreement on vehicle construction to which the EU is a contracting party. The regulations cover the approval of vehicles' safety and environmental aspects. They are managed by the world forum for harmonization of vehicle regulations, a permanent working party of the UNECE. The Commission and EU countries take part in the technical preparatory work of the forum and the Commission exercises the right to vote in the Forum on behalf of the EU.
Translation of UN regulations
The UN regulations, which are applicable under EU law, must be translated into all official EU languages and published in the Official Journal of the European Union. For more information, consult this status table of the translations.
- Published on 29 June 2026
- UN Regulation No. 166 - Uniform provisions concerning the approval of devices and motor vehicles with regard to the driver’s awareness of vulnerable road users in close-proximity to the front and lateral sides of vehicles
- Published on 26 June 2026
- UN Regulation No. 154 – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of light duty passenger and commercial vehicles with regards to criteria emissions, emissions of carbon dioxide and fuel consumption and/or the measurement of electric energy consumption and electric range (WLTP)
- Published on 5 June 2026
- UN Regulation No. 95 – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the protection of the occupants in the event of a lateral collision
- Published on 29 May 2026
- UN Regulation No 83 - Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles regarding the emission of pollutants according to engine fuel requirements
- Published on 22 May 2026
- UN Regulation No 94 – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the protection of the occupants in the event of a frontal collision
- Published on 18 May 2026
- UN Regulation No 179 - Uniform provisions concerning the approval of light-duty vehicles regarding the laboratory measurement of brake emissions