EU entry into force date for UN R156 changes to 2025-01-10
Original title: UN Regulation No 156 – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regards to software update and software updates management system [2021/388]
The entry into force date for UN Regulation No 156 in EU law has been changed from September 24, 2023 to January 10, 2025. This regulation, together with UN R155, establishes mandatory cybersecurity and software update management requirements for vehicle type approval in the EU under Regulation (EU) 2019/2144. Vehicle manufacturers must ensure compliance with both regulations by the new deadline to obtain EU type approval.
What changed
- Entry into force date postponed from 2023-09-24 to 2025-01-10
What the document requires
UN Regulations R155 and R156 are mandatory requirements for EU vehicle type approval, establishing cybersecurity and software update management obligations for vehicle manufacturers.
Who is affected
Vehicle manufacturers subject to EU type approval requirements under Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
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