IMDS (International Material Data System) Compliance
Complete Material Data Sheet (MDS) creation, verification, and OEM transfer for automotive rubber, NVH mounts, gaskets, and plastic molded assemblies.
The Role of IMDS in the Global Automotive Industry
IATF 16949 RequirementThe International Material Data System (IMDS) is the standardized global data repository used by the automotive industry to catalog all materials and chemical substances present in complete motor vehicles and their sub-assemblies. Initiated by OEMs including Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, GM, Porsche, Volkswagen, and Volvo, IMDS compliance is now mandatory across tier-1, tier-2, and tier-3 automotive supply chains.
Under the End of Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive (2000/53/EC) and GADSL (Global Automotive Declarable Substance List), automotive manufacturers must achieve at least 85% recyclability and 95% recoverability by weight, requiring 100% material transparency down to the discrete elastomer formulation level.
Key Highlights & Declarations:
- Mandatory for PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) approval by automotive OEMs.
- Requires full substance disclosure (> 0.1% w/w) for all components.
- Direct alignment with GADSL declarable and prohibited substance classifications.
- Facilitates compliance with ELV heavy metal bans (Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Hexavalent Chromium).
Horiaki India's IMDS Capabilities & Workflow
Full MDS SubmissionHoriaki India Private Limited operates as an IATF 16949 certified manufacturing facility with an active IMDS Organizational Account. For all automotive export parts (including engine vibration isolators, suspension bushes, fluid seals, and wiring grommets), our dedicated compliance engineers create and submit verified Material Data Sheets (MDS).
We break down every composite assembly into its basic constituent materials (rubber elastomer base, filler carbon black/silica, curatives, metallic stamping inserts, and surface adhesives), ensuring zero GADSL prohibited substances and full compliance with customer-specific substance standards.
Key Highlights & Declarations:
- Active IMDS Organization ID for direct OEM-to-supplier data exchange.
- Creation of high-precision Material Data Sheets (MDS) with exact component weights.
- Complete GADSL prohibited substance screening prior to final release.
- Rapid recipient transfer to customer IMDS IDs within 48 to 72 hours of PPAP initiation.
Automotive OEM Brands Supported via IMDS
Horiaki routinely delivers approved IMDS entries accepted by international automotive manufacturers across North America, Europe, Japan, and the Middle East, facilitating smooth PPAP Level 3 approvals.
Key Highlights & Declarations:
- Seamless integration into customer supply chain ERP and quality portals.
- Direct liaison with OEM materials engineering departments.
- Assistance with IMDS error resolution and substance threshold re-verifications.
Need Official Compliance Certificates for Your Audit?
Connect directly with our regulatory compliance team in Chennai. We provide IMDS MDS entries, SCIP dossier numbers, CMRT reports, and formal declarations for OEM supply chain verification.