New UN regulation on brake emission measurement in light vehicles approved in Europe
18 May 2026
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Who is affected:
Light vehicle manufacturers, brake system suppliers and approval authorities
Summary
A UN regulation is established to measure in the laboratory the particles emitted by the brakes of cars and light vehicles. It affects the approval process for new vehicles in Europe.
Detailed analysis
PRO
UN Regulation No. 179 introduces uniform provisions for the approval of light vehicles with regard to laboratory measurement of particulate emissions from brakes. This regulation, published under the framework of the 1958 UNECE/UN Agreement, establishes standardized test methodologies that manufacturers must comply wit…
Full official title
CELEX:42026X1044: Reglamento n.o 179 de las Naciones Unidas. Disposiciones uniformes relativas a la homologación de vehículos ligeros por lo que respecta a la medición en laboratorio de las emisiones de los frenos [2026/1044]