Unlock Efficiency with IMDS Roll-out 14.3: A Comprehensive Guide
IMDS (International Material Data System) stands as a vital online database within the automotive industry, obliging manufacturers and suppliers to meet regulatory requirements. Developed by DXC Technology, IMDS undergoes continuous improvement to align with evolving regulations and streamline reporting processes. Following the recent rollout of IMDS Release 14.3, DXC Technology unveils the forthcoming IMDS Release 15.0, along with planned enhancements discussed at the IMDS summit. 1.Source of material: Allow bio-based content for classification 7.1. 2.MDS Report: New recipient fields 3. MDS Tree search The “Ingredients” view of each module/MDB is extended, where specific criteria for each search type will be identical to the ones provided in the Where-Used-Analysis. Three options will be provided for the different GADSL and SVHC categories. This way the first reference matching the search criteria will automatically be selected after opening the MDS. 4. MDS Analysis: Display Classification for Materials The classification of materials is now also displayed in the analysis view of each MDS. 5.Polymer Material Wizard: Flame retardants and plasticizers In the wizard dialog for creating the symbol for materials of classification 5.1.x, it will be possible to select a flame retardant and/or plasticizer code in the future the selection of a code in the drop-down menu will also add the code. 6. MDS Copy: Dialog to update referenced versions When manually copying an MDS or creating a new version, a dialog box was previously displayed. where you can select which references are to be updated and which are to be retained. The dialog is not displayed when the “Update MDS” screen is used to create a new version with the new update. 7. MDS Check: Display top-level supplier and MDS When checking an MDS, the ID/version and the suppliers of the most affected MDS will appear in future. In this way, these suppliers can be quickly identified, and an updated version is requested. 8. MDS Check: Only check the entered ranges of mechanical recyclate During the MDS check for recyclate, only entered data will be considered and only if the margin between pre-consumer and post-consumer recyclate exceeds 20%, no longer the calculated total percentage is checked. In conclusion, DXC Technology’s IMDS Release 15.0 promises significant improvements to the reporting process, aligning with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices. While specific rollout dates are pending, these enhancements mark a significant step forward in enhancing IMDS functionality and compliance. Stay tuned with ComplianceXL for further updates and support in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of IMDS regulation.
IMDS Compliance in Automotive Supply Chain & Recommendation 019
The International Material Data System (IMDS) is an online platform used by the automotive companies in order to manage their data on materials and substances of automobile parts.The IMDS Steering Committee has published several recommendations to define materials for creating Material Data Sheets (MDS) whereas in each recommendation, the guidelines for MDSs in different material categories have been defined. IMDS Recommendations give instructions on how to report the presence of declarable substances in parts and materials. In that IMDS Recommendation 019 is for Electric/Electronic components. This recommendation was first approved and released on October 30th, 2003. The current Rec 019 process was developed in 2013 in order to address the expanding requirements of the End of Life Vehicle Directive (2000/53/EC) and the communication requirements of REACH. Rec 019 describes the general requirements for the creation of Material Data Sheets (MDSs) applicable for Electric/Electronic components, materials at all levels of the supply chain, assembled printed circuit boards (PCB/PWB, including flexible circuit boards (FCP)) and hybrid electronics used in automotive applications. REC 019 provides supplier a modular approach to report materials in electronics components, including components containing lead, rather than reporting a fully exploded BOM. To facilitate the material data reporting process, several standard modules have been developed by IMDS Steering Committee. It not only involves the creation of standardized datasheets but also made a process that suppliers must go through to ensure that the information provided by them is in full compliance with legal requirements in the IMDS database. Recent decision of IMDS Recommendation 019 (REC 019) deactivation, removes the use of standard datasheet for electronic component and the reporting in IMDS. The decision made by the Steering Committee to deactivate this recommendation is concerted and it is mainly taken with the unacceptable risk because of the lack of supplier’s due diligence during the reporting process. As per the latest news from IMDS, the deactivation of REC 019 was postponed until the release 13 of IMDS, which is planned on Q1, 2021. Changes of Rec 019 in IMDS Reporting: As a result of REC 019 deactivation, it creates a big challenge to the supplier of automotive and electronic sector. It will also result in additional and differing customer-specific requests that companies must meet.Deactivation of REC 019 causes the electronics suppliers to collect Full Material Declarations (FMDs), real & accurate data from their supply chains to support the reporting and compliance needs of the automotive sector and manually enter this data into the IMDS. Based on the recent update of IMDS, all legally required substances contained in the supplied parts must be reported and the application code for the end of list vehicle must be declared. The REC 019 advises companies to ensure electronics suppliers begin performing internal reviews of material data and to ensure that the ELV heavy metal applications and REACH SVHCs, were accurately communicated in the IMDS database. If you are an automotive parts supplier IMDS compliance is an unavoidable. Our experts at ComplianceXL will help you by providing IMDS training to all supply chain stakeholders, and offload the tedious and time-consuming reporting task in IMDS management. If you are facing an IMDS deadline, our IMDS Data team will be able to bail you out. Talk to our IMDS specialists today!