1、Ford Motor CompanyOne American RoadDearborn, MI. 48126-2798March 1, 2002To: Ford Motor Company Suppliers2002 Restricted Substance Management StandardThis letter announces the release of the updated Ford Motor Company 2002 Restricted SubstanceManagement Standard (RSMS), which applies to all Ford Trus
2、tmark Brands. RSMS defines the minimumrequirements for all Ford Motor Company brands. Volvo Car Corporation and Mazda Motor Corporationwill have additional reporting requirements communicated to their suppliers under separate cover.In March of 2001, we requested that all Ford suppliers use the Inter
3、national Material Data System (IMDS)to collect and report material and substance information required by RSMS. IMDS is an industry solutionthat monitors compliance with global regulatory requirements including the EU End of Life Vehicle (ELV)Directive.To ensure compliance with governmental regulatio
4、ns and Ford directives, it is mandatory that all oursuppliers complete reporting via IMDS, based on the following schedule: By June 30, 2002, for all production and service parts associated with vehicles sold(manufactured in/exported to) by Europe report:o RSMS listed substanceso 100% materials (typ
5、e and weight of all materials)o and for all materials: Certify polymeric parts are appropriately marked % of recycled content By December 31, 2002, for all production and service parts associated with vehiclessold in all other markets, report:o RSMS listed substanceso and as it pertains to RSMS list
6、ed substances only: Certify polymeric parts are appropriately marked % of recycled contentThis years updated Standard, specific Reporting Requirements, Guidelines, Restricted Substance List(RSL), and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can be found on the Ford Supplier Network (FSN) internetpublic site
7、, at https:/. (Please note: Internet Explorer provides the best performance). Go tothe Content Directory and click on “Environmental“. Choose either “CY2002 Restricted SubstanceReporting System (RSMS) and IMDS User Guidelines“ or “2002 Restricted Substance List“.Non-compliance to the RSM Standard wi
8、ll affect our ability to sell vehicles in certain markets. For Ford tobe successful, it is key that you and your team support this input of data in a timely manner. Responseswill be monitored in our supplier performance reports (via IMDS), which play an important role for futurebusiness decisions.We
9、 appreciate the effort youve shown in responding to this considerable task. Recognizing thecomplexities surrounding the launch of IMDS, we have used feedback from our supplier focus groups tocontinue to improve our reporting process. We appreciate your continued cooperation, consideration, andpersonal involvement in assuring that this important reporting requirement receives the full support of yourteam. Should you have any questions please contact Bing Xu at (313) 337-6836 or orEverett Rezendes at (313) 337-3396 or .
