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UN Regulation No. 156
UN R156 · Manufacturing · Global · v2021/388
AutomotiveUNECESUMSOTAManufacturing
Overview
UN Regulation No. 156 covers software update management systems for vehicles, including secure update processes and documentation.
31 controls available in ComplAI for this framework.
Who it's for
- Automotive manufacturers with OTA / software update programs
- Suppliers delivering updateable vehicle software
- Compliance teams supporting type approval
Why it matters
Safe, authenticated updates are mandatory for many markets. ComplAI tracks SUMS-aligned controls and evidence.
Software update management systemUpdate authenticity and integrityConfiguration and version controlDocumentation for approval authorities
How ComplAI helps
- Activate UN R156 in the Framework Library to load its control catalog
- Assign owners, track compliance status, and attach evidence per control
- Use risk register and issues workflows when controls fail or deviate
- Export readiness views for leadership and auditors
Sample controls
- governance
§6
SUMS certificate of compliance
- governance
§7.1.1.1
Regulatory information documentation
- asset management
§7.1.1.2
Software and hardware version identification
- change management
§7.1.1.3
RXSWIN lifecycle management
- change management
§7.1.1.4
RXSWIN consistency verification
- change management
§7.1.1.5
System interdependency identification
Getting started
- Open Framework Library and activate UN R156
- Review the control list and prioritize high-impact domains
- Attach policies, procedures, and technical evidence
- Mark controls audit-ready and monitor residual gaps