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Strengthen your organization’s reliability, expertise, and innovative capability by obtaining a personalized and exclusive certification of your current competencies in Material Compliance or IMDS.

In this complimentary information webinar, you will receive all essential details regarding the certification process, prerequisites, and associated program fees. You will also gain clarity on which qualification is most suitable for you at this stage of your professional development and how you can strategically expand your expertise moving forward.
Naturally, we will allocate sufficient time to address your individual questions.

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Find out more about the IMDS Expert programm.

REACH for Downstream Users (6150)

04/05/26 - 05/05/26

14:00 (CECEST) - 17:20 (CECEST)

Online

REACH + PFAS en

Objective

You will learn the background and objectives of the REACH Regulation and understand which areas of your operations are affected. You will know when restrictions on use and authorisation requirements apply to substances. You will be familiar with your information obligations towards customers and suppliers. You will understand the REACH process and know what actions to take if you do not receive the necessary information from your suppliers. You will learn how to implement REACH in day‑to‑day operations to meet legal requirements. You will also gain an understanding of the fundamentals and reporting obligations of the Microplastics Regulation and receive a clear overview of the legal requirements on microplastics. You will be provided with concrete recommendations for action regarding your products, supply chains and compliance processes. In addition, you will learn about the changes resulting from Brexit..

The course is held online and in English.

The course takes place on the following afternoons:

May 4, 2026
May 5, 2026

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IMDS Basics (Theory): Overview, Background, and Introduction (6119)

11/05/26

14:00 (CECEST) - 17:30 (CECEST)

0,00 € - 420,00 €

Online

IMDS en
IMDS theory

Objective

You will learn why the International Material Data System (IMDS) was established and its ongoing objectives. You will become familiar with the basic objectives and background information relating to the EU’s Green Deal. This includes the 2050 climate objectives, the carbon footprint, and the End-of-Life Vehicles Directive. You will become familiar with the global materials and product compliance requirements that underpin the IMDS and related systems. You will become familiar with the IMDS process flow, understand your responsibilities in terms of serving as a data link in the supply chain, and know when the time has come to start reporting in the IMDS. You will learn how to use the IMDS and understand common definitions. In addition, you will become familiar with the requirements and topics associated with the IMDS. Based on our curriculum for the advanced courses, you can assess how you can further your education according to (future) tasks you will undertake within your company.

The course is held online and in English.

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How to make the most of your price advantage

✅ Only need the theoretical course? Select the Standard Ticket (€420).
✅ Want both the theory and practical course (No. 6120)? Choose the Combination Ticket here, then book the practical course with the Standard Ticket (€1,400).

Your benefit: The combination ticket gives you a better deal than booking each course separately!

IMDS Basics (Practical): Starting efficiently, working safely, accurate reporting (6120)

12/05/26 - 19/05/26

14:00 (CECEST) - 17:20 (CECEST)

1.400,00 €

Online

IMDS en
Imds practice

Objective

You will become proficient in the practical use of the IMDS and be able to independently process material data sheets (MDSs). You will also be able to register your company in the IMDS and know how to comply with its terms of use. You will become familiar with the definitions and use of the IMDS and know how to apply its basic functions. You will also be able to create, send, and manage material data sheets (MDSs), as well as create structure trees.
You will learn effective search mechanisms for finding high-quality data sheets and know how to integrate them into your structure tree. You will understand change management requirements and know how to implement them confidently. You will be able to perform simple administrative tasks in the IMDS. In addition, you will know how to avoid formal rejections by researching and applying OEM acceptance criteria.

The training takes place on the following afternoons:
May 12, 2026
May 13, 2026
May 18, 2026
May 19, 2026
each day from 2pm to 5:20 pm (CECEST)

The course will be held online and in English.

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Please also book the IMDS in theory course (no. 6119). This is a prerequisite and included in the price (please choose the combination ticket).

Use of AI in Material Compliance and Databases – Opportunities and Risks (6195)

20/05/26

15:30 (CECEST) - 19:50 (CECEST)

460,00 €

Online

Material Compliance en

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The course is held online and in English.

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Material compliance: annual review, experiences, outlook, and trends

21/05/26

15:00 (CECEST) - 16:30 (CECEST)

190,00 €

Online

Material Compliance en

Objective
You will gain a concise overview of the key changes in material compliance in recent months. You will understand the background and objectives of the new and amended substance restrictions and applicable reporting requirements. In addition, we will look at regulatory developments in the current year with you and identify trends at an early stage.
We will provide you with recommendations for action and practical tips to help you identify and implement the necessary measures to minimize risks and avoid liability and sanction risks in the future. We will provide you with recommendations for action and practical tips to help you identify and implement the necessary measures to minimize risks and avoid liability and sanction risks in the future.

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Q&A Chatinar IMDS (EN)

22/05/26

14:00 (CECEST) - 14:45 (CECEST)

0,00 €

Online

IMDS en

Please use this form for your questions:

https://forms.office.com/e/NgvUq01P5N

In our chatinar, we want to help you with questions and challenges in your daily IMDS work.

We are generally unable to answer questions about technical aspects or why certain functions are not available, as we are not the operators of the system.

Please note that this chatinar is not a substitute for training; basic knowledge is required.

Automating MDS requests (6115)

26/05/26

14:00 (CECEST) - 16:10 (CECEST)

300,00 €

Online

IMDS en

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The course is held online and in English.

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Using the MDS Update Function efficiently (6116)

26/05/26

16:30 (CECEST) - 18:40 (CECEST)

300,00 €

Online

IMDS en

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The course is held online and in English.

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Important notification for participants from the U.S.:

You can pay the invoice via PayPal/credit card. Please let us know when you make your booking.
To do so, use the message field in the registration form, which is displayed at the bottom left of the checkout page.

The price is displayed in EUR for technical reasons. The final invoice and charge will be USD 350.

CLEPA MRSE 2026 Debrief: Essential Insights at a Glance

27/05/26

15:00 (CECEST) - 17:00 (CECEST)

0,00 €

Online

IMDS en
Material Compliance en

If you can’t travel to the CLEPA MRSE 2026, you can still get all the key insights—right where you are! In our free webinar on May 27, we will present the core topics and trends discussed at the event, put them into context and show what is currently shaping the automotive industry. A special highlight: Jonas Tilly from DXC Technology will provide a first-hand outlook on the next IMDS release. In addition, Dr. Michael Riess from the VDE Institute will provide an overview of the latest developments regarding a potential ban on PFAS and what this means for you. And we will come up with the latest news about the current status concerning ELV-R.

Using Chemistry Manager efficiently (6131)

27/05/26

16:30 (CECEST) - 19:50 (CECEST)

370,00 €

Online