IMDS Recommendation 025: All you need to know

In Recommendation 025 has undergone significant updates, providing valuable guidance on evaluating the content of recycled and bio-based materials in products. IMDS steering committee recognized that effective communication about recycled, and bio-based content is essential to the success of the initiative. Therefore, they have enhanced the existing functionality of IMDS to facilitate evaluating recycled and bio-based materials. Here is the key add-on in the IMDS version 14.0 release:

Added Recyclate:

• Chemical Recyclate
• Bio-Based Content

Added Classification:

• 6.x, 7.3 and 9.x

Now it is possible to add recyclate information and source information for newly added classifications.

Benefits of IMDS Recommendation 025:

• Compliance with regulatory requirements: There are some governments that require companies to report on recycled and bio-based content under multiple regulations. The IMDS Recommendation 025 can assist companies in meeting these requirements with ease.
• Environmental performance: Companies can reduce their environmental impact by using recycled and bio-based materials. IMDS Recommendation 025 provides companies with guidelines for identifying and using recyclable and biodegradable materials.
• Supply chain transparency: Businesses can provide their customers with more information about their products’ environmental impact by reporting their recycled and bio-based content. In turn, this can help companies build customer trust.

Drawbacks of IMDS Recommendation 025:

• Time and cost: Data collection required to comply with IMDS Recommendation 025 can be time-consuming and expensive.
• Complexity: It can be challenging to understand and implement the IMDS Recommendation 025.
• Lack of data: It can be difficult to accurately assess a material’s recycled and bio-based content without sufficient data.

While IMDS Recommendation 025 encompasses numerous benefits, it must also be acknowledged that it has some drawbacks. While this initiative has significant advantages for companies, such as achieving compliance with regulatory requirements, improving environmental performance, and enhancing supply chain transparency, it remains a highly valuable initiative. ComplianceXL diligently monitors regulatory updates, specifically those pertaining to IMDS, to assist organizations in understanding the documentation requirements of IMDS. Our IMDS specialists are readily available to provide insights into this new update’s impact on your organization and IMDS reporting, enabling you to make knowledgeable decisions. Contact us today for more information!