IMDS Release 15.3 Is Live
The IMDS On May 11, 2026, the new IMDS Release 15.3 went live. As with previous updates, this release focuses on improving usability, data analysis capabilities, and process reliability when…
iPoint and imds professional Partner on IMDS and Material Compliance
Partnership Combines Software, Operational Expertise, and Training for the Automotive Industry Reutlingen / Weilrod, April 13, 2026 – iPoint-systems gmbh (iPoint) and imds professional GmbH & Co. KG (imds professional)…
New RMI Reporting Templates Released: CMRT 6.6, EMRT 2.11 and AMRT 1.31
Conflict minerals On April 17, 2026, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) released new versions of its key reporting templates. The updates include the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT 6.6), the…
GADSL Update in IMDS
The IMDS The latest GADSL update was implemented in IMDS on Friday, March 20, 2026. Several basic substances were reclassified and evaluated according to the updated GADSL requirements. You can…
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…
New EU Regulation on Vehicle Circularity and End‑of‑Life Vehicle Management in Progress
The IMDS The European Union is developing a new regulation on circularity requirements for vehicle design and the treatment of end‑of‑life vehicles (2023/0284 (COD)). The aim is to improve resource…
Exceptions to the reuse requirements for plastic film and strapping
PPWR The European Union is currently working on a delegated act that will create exemptions from certain reuse obligations for plastic films and strapping bands under the new Packaging and…
Violations of CEPA are costly
CEPA On January 13, 2026, the Ontario Court of Justice fined cosmetics company Estée Lauder Cosmetics Ltd. CAD 750,000 after it admitted to two violations of the Canadian Environmental Protection…
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New SVHC substances on the REACH Candidate List
REACH On February 4, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added two more substances to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). With this update, the list…
France’s PFAS ban has come into effect
PFAS Since 1 January 2026, France has enforced one of the strictest PFAS bans worldwide – a law that not only protects consumers but also transforms the entire consumer goods…