IMDS Release 14.0 coming on May 10th, 2023
IMDS The next IMDS release, originally planned for late 2022/early 2023, is currently scheduled for May 10, 2023. The following changes will occur:Structure mixThe addition introduced with Release 13.2 for…
Companies need to prepare for the Supply Chain Act
imds professional provides expert support with the implementation of regulatory compliance processes. Weilrod, 28 September, 2022 – Gold, cobalt or mica—minerals that are essential in many everyday products from electronics,…
The Supply Chain Due Diligence Act is coming
LkSG From January 2023, the Supply Chain Act - actually the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG for short) - will apply in Germany. All companies are affected. All of…
The IMDS terms of use are going to be changed
IMDS On September 12, 2022, the revised IMDS Terms of Use (ToU) will go into effect. According to DXC Technology, this is to allow "IMDS-registered companies (OEMs and suppliers) extended…
Article about IMDS in Auto Recycling News
On our own behalf Today the online magazine Auto Recycling News has published an article that we wrote:Strengthening environmental protection, sustainability and recycling in the automotive industryWe would like to…
imds professional at the AIAG IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference in October
IMDS On October 11 and 12, the IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference will be held by AIAG. AIAG (short for Automotive Industry Action Group) is the US automotive industry…
New IMDS guidelines as of September 1, 2022
IMDS From September 1, 2022, revised guidelines will apply in the IMDS. However, DXC Technology, as the operator of the system, recommends already following the new guidelines now. The guidelines…
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Cobalt and mica reporting with EMRT and in CMD Manager
Conflict Minerals In October 2021, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) provided the Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT). Many companies are already familiar with the CMRT for reporting the so-called 3TG…
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Another substance was added to the REACH candidate list
REACH As announced by ECHA today, the REACH Candidate List (SVHC) has been extended by one hazardous substance, namely N-(hydroxymethyl)acrylamide (CAS No. 924-42-5). The reason for the inclusion is that…
How to report electronic components in IMDS
IMDS Deactivating IMDS Guideline 019 caused huge challenges for many suppliers within the automotive world. The long-established procedure of mapping PCBs and electronic components via data sheets published by the…