New: IMDS 026 – Rules and Guidelines for the Regulation Wizard

The IMDS

Starting April 24, 2026, the new IMDS Recommendation 026 – Regulatory Information will come into effect. It covers information related to REACH Annex XIV, BPR, MCCP, and the EUDR, all of which will be transmitted through the Regulation Wizard (also known as the Chemistry Manager).

Anyone who regularly maintains material data in IMDS knows the challenge: additional regulatory information often has to be gathered manually, documented separately, and aligned with suppliers one by one. This is time‑consuming, leads to follow‑up questions, and increases the risk of missing important requirements.

This is exactly where the IMDS Regulation Wizard comes in. It ensures that essential compliance data is delivered directly to where it belongs: the relevant Material Data Sheet (MDS). This gives companies continuous visibility into requirements such as REACH Annex XIV, BPR, EUDR, or MCCP regulations—without extra process steps or data gaps.


Key Benefits at a Glance

1. Efficiency without disrupting processes

Regulatory information can be provided without interrupting the standard MDS data flow. This keeps processes stable and reduces effort.

2. Reliable and structured compliance

Whether REACH, the Biocidal Products Regulation, MCCP, or the EUDR: the Regulation Wizard offers a clear structure for capturing, maintaining, and communicating all relevant requirements.

3. Full transparency across the supply chain

All stakeholders—from suppliers to OEMs—gain direct access to up‑to‑date regulatory information. This supports better decision‑making and reduces compliance risks.


In short: The IMDS Regulation Wizard brings clarity to complex regulatory obligations and makes compliance in the automotive industry significantly easier, more transparent, and more efficient.

Do you or your team need training on IMDS and/or the Regulation Wizard? You can find our upcoming training dates here.

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