IMDS Reporting
OVERCOME IMDS CHALLENGES AND PAVE THE WAY TO EXPERT REPORTING
The International Material Data System (IMDS), developed in response to the End of Life Vehicles Directive, enables automotive manufacturers and suppliers to fully report the material content within their vehicles. Become an expert in IMDS so you can report with accuracy and efficiency, keeping your products on the market for years to come.
- OEM Data Quality Requirements
Understand data quality requirements from your OEM customers and how to meet them in IMDS. Tetra Tech experts can guide you in accurate reporting for your customers.
- Third-Party Software Evaluations
Find the best third-party software solutions for your company with our team’s evaluation capabilities.
- GADSL Reporting
Get expertise in reporting for the Global Automotive Declarable Substances List, used by many automotive manufacturers. Tetra Tech has been involved in GADSL reporting for over 10 years.
MASTER IMDS REPORTING WITH SUPPORT FROM TETRA TECH
Keep your products on the market and meet customer requirements with confidence. Tetra Tech can support you with all your IMDS questions and give your team an expert edge in IMDS reporting.
Expert, On-Call Team
Tetra Tech’s team has over 20 years of experience working within IMDS. From IMDS software changes to regulatory changes in the automotive industry, our team stays up to date with everything you need to know for IMDS reporting and can answer your questions.
IMDS Training
Become an expert in IMDS with our professional online or in-person training options. Whether your team prefers flexible online learning or a one-day, on-site session customized to your company’s needs, our expert trainers will help you build the skills to navigate IMDS with confidence.
Supplier Engagement Tools
Tetra Tech's supplier engagement services feature our Draft IMDS Trees tool, which provides suppliers with pre-populated IMDS structures tailored to specific parts. These drafts offer a clear starting point, enabling suppliers to validate and adjust the data rather than building submissions from scratch.
YOUR COMPLIANCE EXPERT
AJ Guikema
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IMDS + CDX + SCIP Reporting Expert
AJ has decades of environmental and product compliance consulting experience and brings a unique expertise to all clients. Always up to date with the latest regulations, and preparing for new ones, he’s ready to answer all of your compliance questions.
IMDS Basic Training
Build a strong foundation with Tetra Tech’s basic IMDS training for professionals. Gain a high-level introduction to IMDS, data quality requirements and the steps required to complete submissions through this flexible online course.
IMDS Standard Training
Learn how to overcome IMDS hurdles with our online standard course, made for professionals already familiar with IMDS. Expert insights and hands-on exercises will help you expand your knowledge and complete your IMDS submissions with proficiency.
IMDS Advanced Training
Streamline your IMDS techniques and processes with the expert insight in Tetra Tech’s online advanced IMDS course. Learn how to improve your data quality, prepare for requirement changes and successfully meet customer deadlines.
In-Person IMDS Training
Tetra Tech is now providing in-person IMDS training for automotive suppliers seeking a more interactive learning experience. This one-day session covers the same core material as our online Standard IMDS course but is customized to your company’s specific needs and supplier processes. Available to customers within 2 hours of Ann Arbor, MI, or further for a travel fee.
OEM Custom Training
Explore customized IMDS courses designed to help suppliers meet and report to specific OEM data quality requirements. Our training can be adapted to your company’s systems, products, and customer expectations to ensure accurate and efficient reporting. Contact a Tetra Tech specialist to discuss tailored course options for your team.
SCIP Training
Ensure your EU market products meet SCIP database requirements with expert guidance from Tetra Tech’s compliance specialists. Our flexible, online SCIP training course explains how to identify articles containing substances of very high concern (SVHCs), gather supplier data, and complete accurate submissions in the EU SCIP system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The International Material Data System (IMDS) is the global database used by automotive manufacturers and suppliers to track and declare material content in vehicle components. It helps companies demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements and customer standards across the automotive supply chain. For a step-by-step introduction, see our IMDS getting started guide.
Suppliers at all levels of the automotive supply chain, whether you’re providing materials, subcomponents, or assemblies, must typically submit IMDS data. This ensures that every material within a vehicle can be traced and verified for compliance. Our guide to adding materials in IMDS explains the process for new users.
Submissions are most often rejected due to missing data, misclassified substances, or formatting errors. These issues can cause costly delays, disrupt shipments, and create compliance risks. Reviewing reports carefully before submission helps reduce the chance of rejection. See our article on 5 common IMDS rejection reasons for details and prevention tips.
IMDS is updated regularly with new requirements and rules. For example, recent releases (14.3 and 15.0) expanded substance reporting obligations and introduced stricter validation rules that affect how companies prepare and submit data. Staying current with these changes helps prevent errors and noncompliance. Read our updates on IMDS 15.0 and IMDS 14.3 to learn more.
Many companies must report not only in IMDS, but also in SCIP (for EU chemical compliance) or CDX (for non-automotive sectors). Building a reporting process that can handle multiple systems ensures consistency and efficiency across compliance programs.
Training ensures your team can submit accurate and efficient reports. Tetra Tech offers professional IMDS training courses, from introductory to advanced levels, to help employees build confidence and avoid common mistakes. Courses are available online and designed for practical application. Explore our available courses to get started.
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