Attention: Rec019 will be deactivated on 1 July 2020
The date for the deactivation of the Rec019 published datasheets is fixed:
July 1, 2020.
This means that manufacturers and suppliers of electrical and electronic components (E/E components) are required to start collecting real, accurate data from their supply chains as soon as possible. This is the only way to meet the reporting requirements of the automotive sector.
A letter from the Steering Committee (SC) states that after this date it will no longer be possible to create new IMDS
Material reporting in Japan with JAMA/JAPIA Sheet
In order to meet the stringent laws and standards required by various OEMs, legislators and customers around the world, a systematic approach is needed to collect material composition information from the entire automotive supply chain.
One such standard system for documenting compliance is the International Material Data System (IMDS). A similar system, the China Automotive Material Database System (CAMDS), has been introduced for suppliers to customers in China.
In Japan, a proprietary tool
New online portal for conflict minerals
The EU Commission has launched the online portal "Due Diligence Ready!" This portal is intended to help companies comply with the requirements of the EU regulation on conflict minerals. The regulation comes into force on January 1, 2021 and concerns the trade in gold, tin, tantalum and tungsten (the so-called 3TG) from politically unstable regions. EU importers and large EU companies (with more than 500 employees) using these minerals will then be subject to a mandatory due diligence
Deactivation of Rec019 - what does this mean for you?
Already back in September 2019, the IMDS Steering Committee has decided to deactivate Rec019. Now, what are the implications for your company?
Suppliers of electronic components will probably have to submit a full material declaration (FMD). Even though there is no timetable set for the deactivation yet, it will be best if your start preparing now.
We would advise to start checking your own material data as soon as possible. This is the only way you can safely document the material
