asseso AG Aschaffenburg

IMDS

Material data for the automotive industry

Creating data records in the IMDS system

The IMDS process

1
Data collection

To create an IMDS entry, a wide range of information about the article is required in order to meet the system’s specifications. Therefore the components must be broken down into their individual parts.

2
Data preparation

The virtual display of material data is based on the material list. A well-structured material list containing all the relevant material information reduces both processing time and costs. We would be happy to assist you with data preparation in advance.

3
Submission of IMDS data record

Every customer has their own part numbers and item codes. Large OEMs also have additional requirements regarding data submission. We can help you ensure that these customer requirements are included in the correct place within your data set.

4
Update of the IMDS data record

Is a material or an existing component changing? No problem. We’ll work with you to keep track of everything and implement the changes on your behalf in accordance with IMDS rules and your requirements.

Our IMDS services

Data verification and processing

We will prepare the necessary information for the notification either together with you or on your behalf.

Data entry

Based on a material list, we create IMDS data records, keep them up to date or amend them on your behalf.

Supplier communication

Does your supplier use a different (technical) language? We’re happy to step in and request the necessary data in a targeted manner.

When do you need an IMDS entry?

Are you part of the automotive supply chain? If so, depending on the product and stage of the value chain, you will most likely need to submit IMDS data records to your customers alongside your components. Whilst this is not a legal requirement, it is a globally established system in which legally required material compliance information is communicated via a shared platform.

Do you have any questions about whether your product is affected?

Other services

Safety Data Sheet

We prepare and update your safety data sheets. With our many years of experience in chemicals legislation and the assessment of hazardous substances, we can assist you quickly, reliably and on time.

CE Conformity

We guide you safely through the entire CE marking process. We identify the relevant EU regulations for your product, carry out the necessary risk assessment and prepare the complete technical documentation.

What information is required for an IMDS entry?

For preparation:

  • Material list and quantity of assemblies/parts (The structure must be clearly shown.)
  • Designations and part numbers of the assembly/parts
  • Total weight and individual weights of the assembly/parts
  • To create the components, we always need to know the relevant materials:
    • For alloys, we use material numbers or common abbreviations
    • For plastics, we need the composition -> e.g. PA66, PA6-GF30, etc.

For delivery to your customer (recipient details):

  • IMDS ID-Customer
  • Component/assembly designation (Customer)
  • Item number/part number (Customer)
  • Drawing number (if required)
  • Report number (if required)
  • Date of report (if required)

FAQ on IMDS

IMDS stands for International Material Data System. 

GADSL stands for Global Automotive Declaration Substance List. This list brings together a wide range of material and substance regulations from the EU and certain non-EU countries. This approach is a voluntary industry initiative designed to ensure responsible and sustainable product development by car manufacturers and their suppliers. This minimises individual requirements and ensures cost-effective management.

The IMDS itself is a voluntary system. However, it implements the requirements for the reporting of information on a wide range of legally regulated substances in a standardised format.

Yes. It is even possible to set up an interface for automatic SCIP reporting.