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…
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…
The IMDS 025 Recommendation has been revised
The IMDS The 'IMDS 025 Recommendation - Recycled and biobased content' was adapted based on numerous feedbacks from supplier associations, OEMs and the IMDS Helpdesk: Bio-based content has been permitted…
IMDS Release 14.4 coming in July
The IMDS A new check will be introduced to analyze whether material data sheets (MDSs) contain materials of classification 8.1 (electronics) or 8.2 (electrical). This is because these classifications were…
Protected: IMDS Summit 2024
The IMDS You can download the presentations of the IMDS Summit 2024 as a PDF for your personal documents. Further distribution is not permitted.WelcomeAnn-Carin Hahn-KödingCurrent IMDS challengesTim Thome / Thomas…
IMDS Release 14.3 coming in March
The IMDS On March 20, 2024, there will again be some changes in IMDS with Release 14.3. Here you will find an overview so that you know what to expect…
IMDS Summit on April 18, 2024
IMDS Would you like the latest information on IMDS and related topics? Are you interested in best practices and want to think outside the box? Then our IMDS Summit on…
EU End-of-Life Vehicle Directive (ELV) to be revised
The IMDS In July, the EU Commission proposed a new directive for end-of-life vehicles. This would merge and replace the previous End-of-Life Vehicles Directive (Directive 2000/53/EC) and Directive 2005/64/EC on…
IMDS Release 14.2 announced for November
The IMDS IMDS Release 14.2 has been announced for November 15. These are the changes you can expect: A new "valid MDS" search parameter will be introduced when searching for…