Different types of IMDS (International Material Data System) System
IMDS (International Material Data System) is a collaboration of Audi, BMW, Daimler, EDS (now part of DXC Technology, the system administrator), Ford, Opel, Porsche, VW, and Volvo. It helps the OEM and their suppliers to meet the regulation, standards and laws imposed on hazardous substance. All materials present in finished automobile manufacturing are collected, maintained, analysed, and archived on the IMDS platform. Since from the inception, the usage of IMDS was drastically improved and it is used by all the automobile makers nowadays. DXC Technology is the company who takes care of the IMDS platform and its maintenance activities. IMDS system is an internet-based system, anyone can access the data from anywhere. DXC technology supplies support for different types of IMDS systems based on user needs, product complexity and connection to their internal system. The different types of IMDS systems are explained below. Basic web version The basic version of IMDS tool is the web-based system and it is available for free of cost. It was supported by the OEM sponsor’s group for the suppliers who supplies the product to the automotive industries. Anyone can register their organization in IMDS portal to avail login for basic IMDS version. Features Create, transfer, validate and analyse MDS reports. No costs involved. Drawback Not compatible with the upload and download option. Cannot integrate with external or in-house system. Not suitable for complex structures. IMDS-AI System IMDS Advanced Interface system provides flexibility to connect IMDS (International Material Data System) system to your in-house/other external system. It enables the automated data exchange between IMDS and to your internal system. IMDS AI (Artificial Intelligence) is a paid version developed by DXC technology and the cost will be based on volume uploads. Features Supports automated data transfer. Compatible with complex MDS structures. Flexibility to connect with in-house/external system. Supports upload and download options. Transfer of all MDS status update to local or connected system. Advantages Improve data quality and administration. Improves productivity. Maintain IMDS status update with local system. IMDS-A2 System IMDS Advanced Accelerator is a specialized tool used to optimize the IMDS process in an efficient and fast manner. It simplifies the data management process by improving the productivity and quality of the incoming datasheets. This system provides enormous features to the users and make the IMDS reporting quite simple and effective. It also provides extended window for other regulation reporting inside the IMDS. It is a paid system, the cost will be vary based on the provided features. Features Data examination using a configured set of rules & standards. Provide automation feasibility for Inbox MDS. Dashboard option for clear data view. MDS comparison. Separate modules for analysis & reporting. Extended Where-Used analysis. Allows access to bulk SCIP submissions. Advantages Simplified, powerful user interface and multiple-window capability. Less time & effort. More productivity. Configurable checks based on your needs. Drag & Drop capability option. It is especially important to choose a tool that makes our work easier and more effective. Again, these options are purely based on the workload and complexity of the product they are supplying. Choose wisely, WorkSmart!!
Do you know, EEA countries can soon notify to SCIP database?
SCIP is the database to report and submit the dossier for SVHC more than 0.1% w/w in articles being produced/imported or distributed to EU under Waste Framework Directive. This database is developed for use to ensure consumer are aware of the SVHC and their impact and help operators/recyclers on the re-use or recycling the materials contained SVHC basis physical/chemical properties and hazards. Previously Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, the European Economic Area (EEA) countries previously were not part of SCIP notifications. From 25th October 2022, all the parties involved in supplying articles to EEA countries are obligated to submit the SCIP notification. From 7th November 2022, the SCIP database will be ready to receive the submissions from these parties. This is inline with the amendment to waste frame work directive incorporated into the EEA agreement. For more information on Waste framework directive and amendment to SCIP, follow these links: Waste Framework Direction and Amended Document For more information on EEA countries and agreements click here: EEA Agreement Talk to one of our Compliance experts to know more about SCIP submissions and its applicability for your products.
ECHA publishes SCIP data
ECHA has released the first public database of SCIP, which contains the results of testing on substances of very high concern. The SCIP database is a comprehensive and systematic compilation of chemical information on substances including potential adverse effects. This SCIP database allows consumers to be informed about their products and facilitates recycling and reusing of them. The EU’s new SCIP database available to the public will help in the development and use of safer chemicals, and in identifying alternatives to hazardous substances for which there is no appropriate alternative. There are around 6000 companies that have successfully comply with notifying SVHCs (Substance of high concern) in SCIP. There are more than four million article notifications in the database. It includes details on when restrictions were imposed, how they can be used safely if they are not banned, their potential risks and examples of where they have been subject to restrictions elsewhere in the world. This will help authorities in member states identify potentially harmful substances more quickly when new ones are brought onto their markets. Based on the information available; below are the common product categories that are notified. Furniture Vehicle and parts of vehicle Measuring instruments Electronic equipment Machinery and its parts Rubber products/article Below are the most common substances that are notified by the companies: Dechlorane Plus, found in paints and Glue Lead Monoxide, found in Vehicle parts, lamps Lead, found in batteries and Ball bearings Lead titanium trioxide found in electronic items Silicid acid or lead salt found in Vehicle coatings and leaded crystalware The data can be searched by Product category, chemical name, type of category, brand or article name. This data will help the consumers in buying products of their choice by understanding any hazardous substance in the product. Waste operators utilize the data to enhance the reuse of products.
Did you know, you need to update SCIP data in IMDS?
In the past automotive manufacturers used to report REACH Candidate List substances in articles into the International Material Database System (IMDS). From the start of 2021, they are in need to submit similar information in the SCIP (Substances of Concern In articles as such or complex objects (Products)) database through the IUCLID platform developed by ECHA. It should be done in the IUCLID platform online or by doing automation of SCIP submission by getting access for the system to system service via an interface. To avoid suppliers using multiple systems for data processing, the IMDS IMDS Steering Committee (SC) has invested in large scale system updates reflecting new data fields as well as an interface for reflecting the data into the SCIP from IMDS in the release of IMDS 13.0. With Release of 13.0, IMDS will support creation and submission of SCIP Dossiers based on existing MDS information within IMDS whenever possible, all from within IMDS. It comes up with new required attributes and a new interface to transfer MDSs one by one to SCIP. With a single mouse click from within IMDS the transfer of MDSs containing SVHCs is done: SCIP numbers are associated with MDSs, and the Dossier(s) are created and loaded into the SCiP database. The IMDS-a2 bulk interface with SCIP help to submit any number of MDSs into SCIP database. The new feature is the part of basic licence of IMDS-a2 module. It can also be used in combination with the Where-Used Analysis, Component search, MDS/Module search and the Outbox search. Advantages of integrating SCIP and IMDS reporting Time saving: Helps to select and submit multiple MDS’ instead of processing each individual MDS. Easy to use interface: Feature helps to drag multiple MDSs from a source window such as the A&R window to the SCIP Submissions window and initiate the MDS submission. Automated Process: You can also define how the IMDS-a2 should react if the MDS or referenced MDS do not contain the mandatory SCIP information. The IMDS tool can set default values for those attributes or omit the submission for the given MDS. Ensuring Data Quality: The dossier creation, validation and submission is fully automated and there is no chance any data errors. Get help in SCIP and IMDS regulation from the experts, talk to one of our IMDS specialists today!