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What is
the GADSL?
GADSL is short for
Global
Automotive Declarable Substance List.
2009 GADSL version 1.0
The GADSL is the
voluntary collaborative effort of the Global Automotive Stakeholders
Group (GASC), composed of representatives of the automotive, automotive
parts supplier and chemical/plastics industries.
The GADSL consolidates
the many different lists of prohibited or declarable substances into one
single, globally harmonized list. It
covers substances that are present in the vehicle at point of sale. It
does not cover substances used during manufacturing processes.
Prohibited substances ("P") are prohibited from use in automotive
products, absolutely or only when they exceed certain threshold limits.
Declarable substances ("D") are not prohibited but must be declared (for
recycling purposes) when they exceed certain threshold limits.
Some substances may be
classified "P" in certain applications
and "D" in others. In these cases, both classifications will
be shown in the GADSL, with examples given for each.
The GADSL also lists
the source of the regulation: "EU-D"
for the EU directive on end of life vehicles, "EU-R" for the
EU regulation concerning depletion of the ozone layer,
"US-EPA" for the US regulations of ozone depleting substances,
and the Kyoto Protocol.
This summary is intended to give you an easy-to-understand overview
and does not constitute legal advice. The actual standard in the
original language should be reviewed and used for all business, legal,
and product compliance purposes.
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