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Latest amendments to Annex II to End-of-Life Vehicles Directive
In November, the EU adopted a further directive amending Annex II to End-of-Life Vehicles Directive (2000/53/EC). It deals with the use of lead in various materials and components. The following exemptions were reviewed and amended:
- Exemption 2(c) has been split into two sub-entries, each with different review dates. Exemption 2(c)(i) concerns aluminum alloys for machining purposes with a lead content up to 0.4% by weight. This exemption will be reviewed in 2021. Exemption 2(c)(ii) regulates
Our 2-day IMDS Basics course is for anyone who wishes to work with IMDS on a daily basis in order to share material data along the supply chain. (To find out more about the IMDS itself, please click here.) Both IMDS beginners and those who already work with IMDS but wish to improve their knowledge and work processes can participate.
In our Basics seminar, you will learn about the background and goals of IMDS and understand why and how you can use it as an automotive supplier. The legal
Our IMDS Advanced Course (No. 6121) has been condensed in order to eliminate topics that are only relevant for those who have a specific interest. These specific topics have been transferred to stand-alone seminars, so that the IMDS Advanced Course now includes 1 day only.
In the new Advanced course, the participants deepen their existing IMDS knowledge, which they have acquired in their previous work or our basic IMDS course. All common functions of the IMDS will be practiced intensively in
With the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation (EC No 1907/2006) the EU ensures the protection of human health and the environment. To do so, it has put the responsibility on the industry and requires ongoing action from automotive suppliers as well.
When you produce or assemble automotive components, you need to provide safety information for REACH-relevant substances you use and manage the risk arising from it. Are you familiar with the current REACH
EU Conflict Minerals Regulation will be applicable for all importers
After six years and many negotiations between the member states and EU institutions, an agreement has been put in place on conflict minerals. It is not in force yet, but is expected to be adopted by the end of 2016.
The negotiated compromise includes the following points:
- There will be a mandatory scheme for distributors and importers of tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold which also applies to smelters and refineries.
- It will be conducted according to OECD due diligence guidelines.
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Since June 2016, the revision of Annex II of the ELV Directive is valid. Exceptions 8e, 8f, 8g, 8h, 8j and 10d of Annex II have been reviewed in 2014.
The following changes have been made (non-exhaustive):
| 8e | This exemption will be reviewed in 2019. |
| 8f | This exemption has been split into 8f.a and 8f.b. |
| 8f.a | Application for certain vehicles and spare parts will already expire on January 1, 2017. Regarding exemption 10a and / or electronic devices that are not installed by the |
Information from CLEPA Materials Regulations Event
In April, we were present with a booth at the CLEPA Materials Regulations Event in Kurhaus Bad Homburg as a Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) partner. We enjoyed the many interesting talks with customers and other visitors. Among other things, we were able to make a presentation showing how the IMDS a2 tool of HPE can be used to enter parts lists automatically in IMDS. We had lively discussions on the time saved as compared to manual entry, besides other advantages and problem-solving options
CAMDS - Material Data Entry for the Chinese Market
The CAMDS is the Chinese IMDS. When you as supplier for the automotive industry deliver parts to China and have to enter your data into this system you need to have knowledge about how to use it.
More information about CAMDS you can find at our Info-Point.
In the webinar CAMDS - Overview and Introduction (No. 6225) you will get in touch with the usage of CAMDS and get to know the basic functions.
The next date:
Tuesday, September 13th, 3-5 pm
Fee: 175,- €
Please register here.
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Plan your IMDS training for the second term 2016
Our seminar schedules for the second term of 2016 are ready and remain at your disposal. If you need an IMDS Basics course, a REACH seminar or our IMDS Workshop - we provide a training for everyone. You will also find the topics conflict minerals and CAMDS in our training portfolio. The schedules can be downloades as a PDF file here:
Seminar schedule Germany 2/2016
Seminar schedule Europe 2/2016
We are glad to help you to find the right training for your needs or develop an individual
Someone who speaks your own language: New face in seminar organisation
Patrizia Reif has taken over the organisation and marketing of our seminars since January 2016. She is your contact person in matters related to finding the suitable training for you. Whether public seminar, webinar or an exclusive, on-site training for your company – she will ensure that everything runs smoothly.
