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 components using these Rec019 published datasheets. Suppliers should act immediately to complete existing projects and collect the necessary data from their supply chain.

It further states that the SC and representatives of the electronics sector (ZVEI, CLEPA, AIAG and JAPIA) are in dialogue to find ways and means to facilitate this transition away from REC019 materials, and this includes (but is not limited to)

• New system enhancements to allow multiple suppliers with the same part number to be included in the IMDS submission
     
• The handling of REC019 materials for parts that no longer have an active supply chain (lifetime purchased parts) should continue to be allowed by using the "spare part" flag.
     
• Agreement to establish a more comprehensive set of guidelines for joint reporting for the electronics sector.

Further improvements will be considered and assessed against the current release schedule of IMDS.

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