IMDS is a practical tool to ensure manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive industry can meet obligations set forth by international environmental regulations and standards.
IMDS stands for the International Material Data System and is a valuable online platform in the automotive industry.
In brief, manufacturers and suppliers report, evaluate, and archive all the parts to make a vehicle in the system. The centralized platform helps them meet environmental regulations. Indeed, the automotive supply chain is subject to many requirements, including recyclability, under the law.
As environmental standards continue to evolve, it is critical to assess the compliance of previous parts. The materials breakdown recorded in the platform can help identify those parts that do not meet the latest regulations.
Moreover, with the centralized system, IMDS prevents the presence of hazardous substances in automotive components while allowing vehicles to be recyclable according to the ELV Directive. Following the End-of-Life Vehicle Directive, vehicles become scrap after a time. Their disposal process must be eco-friendly. If they are recycled, each of their parts must be identifiable in the IMDS platform.
Although reporting materials data in IMDS is not always mandatory, other companies in the automotive supply chain may require it.
At Enviropass, we provide unique solutions tailored to your compliance needs.
By working with Enviropass, you can focus on the essence of your business and leave your environment-related concerns to us.
Enviropass will assist your suppliers throughout the entire process of reporting on the IMDS platform. Here is a step-by-step overview of the process:
First, the supplier has to register to obtain a Company ID number. If the supplier has previously reported in the system, it will already have an ID in hand. If this is not the case, the supplier can visit the contact page of the IMDS website, where it will be possible to begin the registration process.
Second, before identifying the materials, it is essential to establish a product outline. This outline will serve as the basis for the tree structure. The tree structure breaks down the bill of materials into three different categories:
Once a supplier has completed this, the individual Material Data Sheets will be compiled.
The final step is to release the IMDS to the intended company by adding the recipient.
Enviropass will ensure that your suppliers complete these three steps and provide the environmental solutions you requested.
You may contact Enviropass for all your inquiries including IMDS, ELV, RoHS, and REACH-SCIP. We will be happy to assist you!
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