IMDS Reporting

Access expert support for seamless IMDS compliance 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 more than 20 years’ 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.

Online Training

Become an expert in IMDS with our professional online IMDS training. Our team has been training suppliers in IMDS since 2002, and we can help you report within IMDS confidently.

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.

AVAILABLE ONLINE TRAININGS

Strengthen Your IMDS Compliance Reporting With Professional Training

Build a strong IMDS foundation with Tetra Tech’s Basic IMDS course for professionals new to IMDS. Gain a high-level introduction to IMDS, data quality requirements and the steps required to complete submissions.

Learn how to overcome IMDS hurdles with our standard course, made for professionals already familiar with IMDS. Expert insights and hands-on exercises will help you complete your IMDS submissions with proficiency.

Streamline your IMDS techniques and processes with the expert insight in Tetra Tech’s Advanced IMDS course. Learn how to improve your data quality, prepare for requirement changes and successfully meet customer deadlines.

Explore customized courses specific to meeting and reporting to OEM data quality requirements. Contact a Tetra Tech specialist for further customization options.

Meet SCIP database requirements for your EU market products with guidance from our compliance specialists.

ALREADY USING IMDS AND SUFFERING FROM REJECTION AFTER REJECTION?

Download our free e-book to learn how to overcome
the most common IMDS rejections.

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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OVERCOME THE 8 MOST COMMON IMDS REJECTIONS

Be prepared for any IMDS rejections you may face now or into the future!

Download the free Common IMDS Rejections e-book and gain greater confidence and accuracy in IMDS!