Documentary Support and Sustainability Analysis

How can I receive the safety data sheet for a LATI material?

LATI provides safety data sheets for its products in 23 languages, automatically sending the most updated version with the first purchase. If an additional copy is needed, it can be requested through the usual commercial channels.

For some grades, LCA data is already available. In the case of specific data on particular grades, the analysis can be carried out after evaluation and analysis by LATI management.

Technical Assistance examines the project requirements and relevant regulations in detail. Based on this analysis, it shares a technical evaluation with LATI Management, which decides on project approval. The certification process begins when updated documentation is available and, where required by norms and standards, additional tests will be conducted at accredited laboratories. To initiate the procedure, it is therefore essential to provide all information about the application and its intended use.

EuMBC (European Masterbatchers and Compounders), founded in 2001, brings together independent European producers of masterbatch and compound. Part of EuPC (European Plastics Converters), the group promotes the safe use of plastics, protects the sector’s peculiarities, and addresses European regulatory challenges.

LATI is a founding member and part of the EuMBC board. The company is actively involved in all key industry initiatives and discussions, contributing to the development of strategies to address regulations and promoting the safe and sustainable use of plastics.

EuMBC aims to enhance and represent thermoplastic masterbatch and compound producers in Europe. The group works to accompany regulatory evolution, promote the definition of shared positions on regulatory issues, and support companies in continuous improvement, including through comparison with European standards.

EuMBC actively participates in defining and communicating industry positions on key regulatory issues at the European level. It closely follows legislative processes and is involved in qualified working groups such as PEST (Plastic Exposure Scenario Team) and FREP (Food Contact Regulatory Experts Panel).

EuMBC promotes sector sustainability by encouraging responsible practices and defining guidelines for conscious use of plastics, such as the development of the OCS (Operation Clean Sweep) certification standard. In collaboration with institutions, non-governmental organizations, and international partners, the group works to develop solutions that reduce environmental impact, promoting recycling and reuse.

How can I get more information about EuMBC?

For more information regarding EuMBC activities, you can visit the official website at [EuMBC – Compounders](https://www.compounders.eu/).

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The European Directives 2002/95/EC, 2011/65/EU, and 2015/863/EU, commonly known as RoHS, RoHS II, and RoHS III, regulate the use of hazardous substances including lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls, and phthalates in electrical and electronic equipment with the aim of protecting human health and the environment.

In line with its commitment to sustainability and regulatory compliance, LATI develops materials fully compliant with RoHS requirements and provides its customers with the necessary technical documentation to support declarations of conformity.

The REACh regulation (EC Regulation No. 1907/2006) concerns the registration, evaluation, authorization, and restriction of chemicals in Europe, to ensure that products are safe for health and the environment. LATI is committed to involving the entire value chain in this process by monitoring the chemicals used in its compounds and ensuring that its solutions comply with the regulation’s provisions, informing and keeping customers updated on material management according to this regulation.

The WEEE Directive (Dir. 2002/96/EC) concerns the reuse and recycling of electrical and electronic equipment, promoting sustainable waste management. LATI supports its customers in designing components in line with the directive’s provisions, contributing to the recycling and reuse of materials. Although the directive does not impose obligations on raw material producers, LATI continues to ensure that its products are easily recyclable and compliant with sustainability requirements.

Conflict Minerals are strategic minerals – specifically gold, tin, tungsten, and tantalum – that are extracted in geopolitically unstable contexts, significantly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The U.S. federal Dodd-Frank Act (2010) and EU Regulation 2017/821 require companies to verify and monitor the origin of minerals used in their products, to avoid indirect involvement in economic support for conflicts or other related illicit activities. In line with these regulations and international principles of corporate social responsibility, LATI adopts an internal policy aimed at ensuring that its materials are free from minerals from conflict zones by implementing controls along the supply chain and collaborating with its business partners to ensure raw material traceability.

IMDS (International Material Data System) is an online platform developed to support compliance with Directive 2000/53/EC – ELV (End of Life Vehicle). It allows suppliers throughout the automotive supply chain to declare the composition of materials used in their products. This system facilitates transparency and traceability of substances used, particularly those listed in the GADSL (Global Automotive Declarable Substance List), contributing to responsible material management and sector sustainability.

To obtain the updated MDS of a material purchased from LATI, simply fill out the appropriate request form available on our website or contact your LATI sales representative. Once the request is received, LATI will provide the document through the IMDS system, allowing the customer to integrate the information into their component MDS and effectively respond to the regulatory requirements of the automotive sector.

In addition to IATF certification, LATI has been actively participating in the IMDS system since its introduction, offering its customers concrete support in managing material information. This allows for quick and compliant responses to automotive manufacturers’ requests, improving competitiveness and regulatory preparedness throughout the supply chain.

Standard grades are not suitable for applications in the pharmaceutical, medical, or dental sectors as indicated in the technical documentation. However, for some non-implantology applications, it is possible to develop specifically designed grades after completing the “Use Assessment” questionnaire and signing the “Warnings for Use” of LATI products in the medical sector available on this website or through the usual commercial channels. Our technical assistance is available to assist the customer in choosing the most suitable material.