GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE DECLARABLE SUBSTANCE LIST (GADSL)
Background information
Major objectives of automotive product development include continuous improvements in quality, safety, and the reduction of environmental impact throughout vehicle life cycle. As much as possible, these objectives should be achieved in an efficient, cost effective way to optimize consumer value. A large number of construction, operational and processing materials are used in the automotive manufacturing chain, and their selection and proper use can have significant impact on these objectives.
To meet these objectives, an ongoing dialogue and information flow within the global automotive supply chain, including automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), tier suppliers and material suppliers has been established, called the Global Automotive Stakeholder Group (GASG). Early information and dialogue up and down the supply chain will help facilitate compliance with current and future regulations, as well as take into account customer requirements to ensure sustainable products. Optimized handling of relevant information flow can help OEMs meet existing and projected reporting requirements in a consistent, understandable and efficient way. The product of the GASG dialogue is the Global Automotive Declarable Substance List (GADSL).
The GADSL covers declaration of certain information about substances (regulated, projected to be regulated, or for - by consensus within GASG SC - it is scientifically demonstrated that their presence may create a significant risk to human health and/or to the environment) relevant to parts and materials supplied by the supply chain to OEMs. The information is applicable to the use of these parts or materials in the production of a vehicle up to its usage and relevant to the vehicle's re-use or waste disposal.
This approach is a voluntary industry initiative designed to ensure integrated, responsible and sustainable product development by OEMs and their supply chain. Its purpose is to minimize individual requirements and ensure cost-effective management.