The European Union’s (EU) End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive (2000/53/EC) places a responsibility on producers of vehicles exported to and manufactured in the EU to eliminate certain heavy metals and meet re-use, recycling, and recovery targets. It implements stringent standards for the facilities involved in the dismantling and environmentally sound treatment of vehicles.
ELV Directive:
End-of-Life Vehicles Directive (2000/53/EC)
ELV Annex II:
End-of-Life Vehicles Directive Annex II Amendment 29/6/2003)
End-of-Life Vehicles Directive Annex II Amendment (20/9/2005)
ELV Directive Factsheet
The International Material Data System (IMDS) was created in response to the EU’s ELV Directive. IMDS is a joint development comprised of over 14 of the world's major automotive manufacturers including Audi, BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. To learn more about the IMDS database, please visit the IMDS Website. Tetra Tech provides services to help companies meet their IMDS reporting requirements including supplier management, data management, and IMDS training.
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