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Kimball Electronics
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FLUKE
Kimball Electronics
Tolomatic
Industrial Scientific
AHEAD
roboception
By Acquis Compliance | Mon Oct 13 2025 | 2 min read

The Complete Guide to EU-ELV (End-of-Life Vehicles) Directive

Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Commission

Stay ahead in compliance and sustainability with our comprehensive eBook on the EU-ELV Directive. This guide provides an in-depth look at Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Commission, offering essential insights and practical steps to ensure your business meets the regulatory standards.

What's Inside?

Chapter I: Background to EU ELV Directive

  • Introduction to ELV Directive 2000/53/EC
  • Prohibition of Heavy Metals
  • Reuse, Recycling, and Recovery (RRR) of the Vehicle

Chapter II: Statutory Mandates & Derogations under ELV Directive

  • Vehicles in scope of ELV Directive 2000/53/EC
  • Obligations for OEMs and Supply Chain Members
  • EU ELV Substances of Concern
  • Vehicle Design Requirements under ELV
  • EU ELV information Disclosure requirements
  • RRR Calculations as per the ISO standard

Chapter III: ELV Annexures Explained

  • Annex I – Minimum Requirements for ATFs
  • Annex II – Materials and components exempt from Article 4(2)(a)

Chapter IV: How to Comply with the EU ELV Directive

  • Steps to comply with the ELV Directive

Chapter V: Getting Started with IMDS

  • Introduction to IMDS (International Material Data System)
  • Understanding Material Data Sheet (MDS)
  • IMDS Recommendations
  • Global Automotive Declarable Substance List (GADSL)

Chapter VI: Key IMDS Training Documents

Chapter VII: Consequences of Non-Compliance with the ELV Directive

Chapter VIII: The New EU-ELV & RRR Directive

Don't miss out on this essential resource! Download the Complete Guide to the EU-ELV Directive today and lead the way in compliance and sustainability.

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