A guide to the ACEA Regulatory List in IMDS
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, widely used and recognized by its acronym ACEA was formerly identified under the French name L’Association des Constructeurs Européens d’Automobile. As a result of the 1991 merger of BMW, DAF, Daimler-Benz, FIAT, Ford, General Motors Europe, MAN, Porsche, Renault, Rolls Royce, Rover, Saab-Scania, Volkswagen, Volvo car, and AB Volvo, the […]
How important the IMDS OEM’s Acceptance Criteria is?
IMDS rules and recommendations are the key factors for IMDS reporting. Each supplier should know about these key elements before the IMDS submission to their customers or OEMs. Apart from the IMDS guidelines, it is mandatory for the supplier to have some knowledge on OEM-based acceptance criteria to submit the IMDS report. This IMDS OEM’s […]
Understanding the GADSL update in 2023: What you need to know!
GADSL (Global Automotive Declaration Substance List) is managed by Global Automotive Stakeholders Group (GASG) and includes reportable substances. The program was introduced on April 29, 2005. Since 2005, OEM standards have incorporated the GADSL for reporting hazardous substances. The GADSL substance list applies only to parts and materials that are physically present in the vehicle […]