Design for Environment

Design for Environment is KSS' response to the European Union End of Life Vehicle Directive (2000/53/EC) and OEM Restricted Materials Management Standards. Since every manufacturer is responsible for the environmental effects of his products, designs need to eliminate the use of hazardous materials and promote recyclability. This requires adequate knowledge of the composition of all components and the materials and substances used therein.

• Communications to Suppliers
  •  2009 Restricted Substance Management Standard
  •  October 28, 2005 Letter to Supplier - ELV Compliance
    (For Suppliers to our European Plants Only)
  •  PPAP/DFE Requirements letter
  •  November 17, 2008 Letter to suppliers - REACH
  •  March 4, 2002 Letter to supplier - IMDS
  •  Follow up letter to suppliers - IMDS
• Restricted Materials Management Documents
  •  Restricted Materials & Recyclability Reporting Certification Form
    (Key Safety Systems document # 82000482 Rev 17)
  •  Key Safety Systems Restricted, Reportable and Recyclable Substances Specification
    (Key Safety Systems specification # E35932-05)
• IMDS Website

  The IMDS is the automotive industry material data system. In the IMDS, all materials used for car manufacture are archived and maintained. Only in this way is it possible to meet the obligations placed on car manufacturers, and thus on their suppliers, by national and international standards, laws and regulations.

  For more information, visit the IMDS Website (Opens in a new window)

• End of Life Vehicle Directive Documents
  • Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 September 2000 on end-of-life vehicles
  • Annex II - First Revision (2002):
    2002/525/EC: Commission Decision of 27 June 2002 amending Annex II of Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on end-of-life vehicles
  • Annex II - Second Revision (2005):
    2005/673/EC: Council Decision of 20 September 2005 amending Annex II of Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on end-of-life vehicles
  • Annex II - Third Revision (2008):
    2008/689/EC: Commission Decision of 1 August 2008 amending Annex II to Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on end-of-life vehicles

 

Design for Environment & IMDS Contacts
North America - Airbags		IMDS-NAAB@keysafetyinc.com
North America - Inflators		IMDS-NAINF@keysafetyinc.com
North America - Seatbelts		IMDS-NASB@keysafetyinc.com
North America - Steering Wheels		IMDS-NASW@keysafetyinc.com
Europe - Airbags		IMDS-EUAB@keysafetyinc.com
Europe - Inflators		IMDS-EUINF@keysafetyinc.com
Europe - Seatbelts		IMDS-EUSB@keysafetyinc.com
Europe - Steering Wheels		IMDS-EUSW@keysafetyinc.com
Asia - Inflators		IMDS-ASINF@keysafetyinc.com