The global automotive declarable substance list (GADSL) is published by the automotive, automotive parts suppliers and chemical industries to facilitate communication and exchange of information on the use of specific substances in automotive products throughout the supply chain. The list is produced by the Global Automotive Stakeholders Group (GASG), representing the automotive, automotive parts suppliers and chemical and plastics industries.
This list is used to foster greater dialogue and collaboration throughout the supply chain on the benefits and potential risks of specific substances or groups of substances in a specific use within vehicle parts and materials. The aim of this list is to become a global standard list in the automotive industry.
In the automotive industry, the Global Automotive Declarable Substance List (GADSL) is critical to meeting material reporting compliance requirements. GADSL was developed by a group of experts in the global automotive industry in response to regulatory and customer demands for greater transparency about chemicals used in automotive manufacturing.
Companies use this list to ensure they are using safe and sustainable chemicals in their manufacturing processes and to ensure they meet compliance regulations and customer requirements. The list also serves as a harmonized industry standard that streamlines supply chain communication and makes it easier for suppliers to comply with multiple customer requirements.
In short, GADSL is a database that provides information on chemicals used in automotive manufacturing that can be regulated in various parts of the world. Companies use this not only in the international material data system when manufacturing their parts and materials, but also as a reference for other product compliance requirements that must be met worldwide.
The GADSL contains a list of over 3 substances. It lists the chemical names, CAS numbers, and the reason for the substance being listed. The list is also updated regularly to reflect the latest scientific understanding of chemicals and how they may be potentially harmful to human health and the environment.
GADSL is used in a variety of ways to ensure regulations and requirements are met, support industry supply chains, promote sustainability, and increase transparency. First and foremost, this list provides the support companies need to meet product compliance regulations. By referring to chemicals on this list, companies understand whether their products contain hazardous substances that may be restricted or whether their customers may want to limit their use.
At the same time, robust supply chain communication is essential to keeping products in the marketplace and delivering them to customers on time. Because GADSL provides a common framework for understanding automotive chemicals, it makes it easier to communicate with the global supply chain about the use and restrictions of these chemicals and find alternatives to replace hazardous chemicals.
In today’s world, consumers are increasingly concerned about the sustainability of the products they use and purchase. As a result, many automotive manufacturing companies are looking to be more transparent in their sustainability reporting. The GADSL provides a framework for assessing the safety and sustainability of chemicals used in automotive manufacturing, helping companies report on their sustainability initiatives and demonstrate their commitment to environmental responsibility.
GADSL also helps drive innovation in the automotive industry by encouraging companies to explore more sustainable alternative materials and manufacturing processes. By providing information about the potential risks and hazards of chemicals, GADSL helps companies identify potential materials that can be modified to create more sustainable products.
On the global automotive declarable substance list, substances are classified as either prohibited “P” or declarable “D”. However, classification as declarable “D” does not mean that the substance is prohibited from use in vehicle parts or must be phased out. The list only covers substances that are expected to be present in a material or part that remains in a vehicle at the point of sale.
The GADSL classification is as follows:
This definition also applies to substance entries that describe a combination of different compositions or chain lengths of individual substances. The substance entry should be evaluated to determine whether any of the individual substances are declarable or prohibited. Substances marked “D/P” and “P” should be declared even if present above the prescribed threshold.
A reportable substance contained in a material or part in a vehicle may be classified as “P” in one end use and “D” in another end use, depending on its application. In this case, both classifications for the substance are shown in the GADSL with examples in the application column.
Declaration thresholds are defined according to the specific application of the substance in automotive components. Any reportable substance below the declared level does not have to be reported. Unless otherwise stated, these levels are based on 0,1 g/100 g (weight percent) of homogeneous materials and not on the total content in the component or assembly.
Reason codes have been developed to explain why a substance is included in the GADSL. Each declarable substance is listed with one of the following reason codes to facilitate dialogue within the supply chain:
The LR, FA and FI clauses should not be interpreted as meaning that the use of the substance in question in a vehicle part is prohibited or that its use should be discontinued.
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