IMDS Plus replaces IMDS-a2
The IMDS DXC Technology recently announced that IMDS-a2 will be shut down in the second quarter of 2026. Until then, all functions will gradually be transferred to the new IMDS…
Dechlorane Plus on the list of banned substances
POPs Both the list of POPs (= persistent organic pollutants) in accordance with the Stockholm Convention and the substances regulated under the corresponding EU Regulation ((EU) 2019/1021) are updated regularly.…
PFAS reporting obligation in the USA postponed to 2026
PFAS On May 13, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the deadlines for PFAS reporting under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Section 8(a)(7), have been extended…
IMDS as a Pioneer – Key Considerations for OEMs in Achieving Transparency for Sustainable Materials
Accurate materials reporting in the International Material Data System (IMDS) is crucial for the automotive industry. A material data sheet (MDS) that meets all requirements is important for an OEM…
IMDS Release 15.0 postponed to July
IMDS The next release 15.0, announced for the second quarter of 2025, is still a little way off. It is due to go live in the IMDS in the second…
Canada tightens monitoring of PFAS
CEPA Canada is adding 163 PFAS to the national list of pollutants this year. The information collected is intended to improve knowledge about PFAS. In addition, a consultation phase on…
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The Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) is being expanded
Conflict minerals In April, four minerals will be added to the Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT). In addition to mica and cobalt, copper, graphite (natural), lithium and nickel can then…
IMDS Release 15.0 is ready for launch
IMDS The latest IMDS release 15.0 (announced for May 2025) brings important updates to improve material compliance, data accuracy and regulatory alignment. Key improvements include: Updated regulatory compliance - Improved…
GADSL list updated in IMDS
IMDS The Global Automotive Industry Declarable Substance List (GADSL) in IMDS will be updated on March 14, 2025. Since GADSL basic substances must not be hidden in a joker/wildcard, all…
France bans PFASs in cosmetics and clothing
PFAS While the EU is still examining a far-reaching ban on PFAS (perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances), France has recently adopted one. PFAS will be banned from January 1, 2026,…