A guide to the ACEA Regulatory List in IMDS
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, widely used and recognized by its acronym ACEA was formerly identified under the French name L’Association des Constructeurs Européens d’Automobile. As a result of the 1991 merger of BMW, DAF, Daimler-Benz, FIAT, Ford, General Motors Europe, MAN, Porsche, Renault, Rolls Royce, Rover, Saab-Scania, Volkswagen, Volvo car, and AB Volvo, the company was founded. There is a lot of regulation in the automotive industry in the EU region, making it one of the most complicated and heavily regulated sectors. The automotive industry is governed by more than 150 regulations and 30 directives. It is of vital importance to the EU automotive industry that the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) streamlines and harmonizes regulations with national and international regulations. A list of regulatory substances has been compiled by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) to improve the IMDS reporting process and support the supply chain. ACEA owned and maintained this regulatory list. As regulations in the automotive industry are frequently updated, the list will be updated accordingly. A new list has been added to the IMDS called the ACEA regulatory list by the IMDS steering committee. The ACEA regulatory list differs from the GADSL list, a substance that is included in the GADSL list might not be included in the ACEA list. In order to comply with national and international regulations, ACEA provides a substance list to the automotive industry, but does not relieve companies of their legal obligations. To comply with the environmental standards imposed on automotive manufacturers in the EU region, they make their best effort to achieve all of them. By adding this regulatory list to a centralized portal like IMDS, OEMs and their suppliers will have an easier time achieving compliance. As a compliance service provider, ComplianceXL strives to provide the best information on regulation changes and their environmental impact to their customers. We are committed to staying up to date on the latest developments in the industry and providing our customers with timely and accurate information. Our team of experts is dedicated to ensuring that our customers are kept up to date and compliant with regulations. Get in touch with us today for more information!
How important the IMDS OEM’s Acceptance Criteria is?
IMDS rules and recommendations are the key factors for IMDS reporting. Each supplier should know about these key elements before the IMDS submission to their customers or OEMs. Apart from the IMDS guidelines, it is mandatory for the supplier to have some knowledge on OEM-based acceptance criteria to submit the IMDS report. This IMDS OEM’s acceptance criteria provides an understanding of mandatory and optional fields in the IMDS reporting. The ultimate goal is, the suppliers/manufacturers are not deviating from the IMDS guidelines. But they do modify them, based on their internal requirements. This OEM’s acceptance criteria will vary with each OEM and its processes. In the IMDS portal, you can get information on OEM-specific acceptance criteria for all the OEMs. Whenever the OEM changes or update its acceptance criteria, and they will publish the information on the IMDS portal. Any supplier can easily get up-to-date information on IMDS OEM’s acceptance criteria in the IMDS portal. Below are some of the OEM-specific fields available in the IMDS reporting, where the supplier can provide the information based on OEM acceptance criteria. IMDS-ID (One IMDS ID for every part number) Development sample Weight Tolerance Parts marking Trade name Norms / Standards GADSL All Recipient page information The IMDS OEM’s acceptance criteria are guidelines provided by the OEMs to ensure that the data submitted to the IMDS meets their specific requirements. The importance of the IMDS OEM’s acceptance criteria are: Compliance: The OEM’s acceptance criteria ensure that the data submitted to the IMDS meets their specific compliance requirements with environmental regulations and safety standards. Consistency: The acceptance criteria help to ensure that the data submitted by different suppliers is consistent in format and quality. This consistency is important for effective data management and analysis. Efficiency: The acceptance criteria provide a standard format for submitting data to the IMDS, which can reduce the time and effort required for data entry and review. Cost savings: The acceptance criteria can help suppliers to avoid costly errors and rework by ensuring that their data meets the OEM’s requirements before submission to the IMDS. Risk management: The acceptance criteria help to manage risk by ensuring that the materials used in vehicle components comply with environmental regulations and safety standards, reducing the risk of non-compliance penalties and safety incidents. The supplier who is well versed in IMDS reporting, will get their report approved in their initial submission itself. So, it is very important for each supplier to know about the OEM acceptance criteria along with IMDS guidelines before the IMDS reporting. To know more about and in-depth knowledge on IMDS OEM’s acceptance criteria, you can check OEM specific information page of IMDS portal. At ComplianceXL, we ensure the IMDS report as per the requirements of both Suppliers and OEM and also comply to IMDS guidelines. Talk to one of our IMDS Specialists today to understand whether you are adopting the OEM acceptance criteria before IMDS submission FAQs: Q: Why is it crucial that OEMs approve IMDS submissions? A: OEMs use the IMDS to control the usage of hazardous materials in their products and to assure compliance with environmental requirements. For suppliers to sell their goods to OEMs, such OEMs must accept IMDS submissions. Q: What are the consequences of not meeting OEMs acceptance criteria for IMDS submissions? A: If a supplier’s IMDS submission does not meet an OEM’s acceptance criteria, the supplier may not be able to sell their products to that OEM. In addition, non-compliance with environmental regulations related to the use of hazardous substances in automotive products can result in fines, legal action, and damage to the supplier’s reputation.
Understanding the GADSL update in 2023: What you need to know!
GADSL (Global Automotive Declaration Substance List) is managed by Global Automotive Stakeholders Group (GASG) and includes reportable substances. The program was introduced on April 29, 2005. Since 2005, OEM standards have incorporated the GADSL for reporting hazardous substances. The GADSL substance list applies only to parts and materials that are physically present in the vehicle at the time of sale. The GADSL is the only substance list in IMDS where the reportable substance lists are checked. To simplify identification of GADSL substance groups with IMDS basic substance lists, they have marked the GADSL list with a D (Declarable) or P (Prohibited) or D/P (Declarable or Prohibited). For the purpose of ensuring high standards of product safety and environmental protection, the GADSL list will be updated every February. The following changes were made to the GADSL list on 1st February 2023: Addition of 10 substances Deletion of 54 substances Status revision of 3264 substances List of Substances Included in 2023 Revision of GADSL Sl.No Substance CAS No Reason Code Classification 1 Bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate; Tetrabromophthalic acid bis(2-ethylhexyl)ester (BEH-TEBP) 26040-51-7 FA D 2 2,3-Dibromo-1-propanol (2,3-DBPA) 96-13-9 LR D 3 1,3-diethyl-2-thiourea 105-55-5 FA D 4 PEI+PTFE – FA D 5 Perfluoro-5,6-dimethyl-4,7-dioxadecane 2501-01-1 FA D 6 Perfluoroisoheptyl Iodide 3486-08-6 FA D 7 Ammonium 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11-icosafluoroundecanoate 5081-02-7 FA D 8 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7-Tetradecafluoroheptan-1-ol 7098-02-4 FA D 9 4,4′-sulphonyldiphenol 80-09-1 FA D 10 Thiourea; thiocarbamide 62-56-6 FA D Notes: FA = For Assessment LR = Legally Regulated With this update, GADSL is now better equipped to help companies in the automotive industry meet their environmental obligations. ComplianceXL helps companies in the automotive industry to quickly identify and address any potential issues related to their products ‘compliance with GADSL standards. ComplianceXL also help you prepare detailed reports on your product performance, allowing organizations to make informed decisions about their product’s safety and compliance. FAQs about GADSL What is the purpose of GADSL? The purpose of GADSL is to ensure that automotive products comply with global regulations related to substances that are hazardous to human health and the environment. What are the major changes in the latest GADSL update? The latest GADSL update includes new and revised substance restrictions, as well as updates to existing substance restrictions. Some of the notable changes include the addition of new restrictions on certain flame retardants and plasticizers. Who manages the GADSL? The GADSL is managed by a global consortium of automotive manufacturers and suppliers, known as the Global Automotive Sustainability Group (GASG).