Tools That Make FMD Less of a Headache (and More of a Superpower)

Let’s be real — collecting Full Material Disclosure (FMD) data is not the fun part of your day.

You’re chasing suppliers. You’re validating CAS numbers. You’re patching together mismatched Excel sheets while hoping the data actually adds up.

But here’s the truth:

FMD doesn't have to be painful.

Not if you have the right tools.

What the Right Full Material Disclosure Tool Should Actually Do

Before we talk about solutions, let’s talk about expectations.

A good Full Material Disclosure tool isn’t just a place to store files.

It should work for you by:

• Accepting different formats (IPC-1752A, IEC 62474, custom Excel, etc.)
• Validating CAS numbers and material weights
• Highlighting compliance risks across regulations (RoHS, REACH, Prop 65…)
• Flagging missing or suspicious data
• Supporting exemptions and proprietary info with traceability
• Outputting reports in customer-ready formats (PDF, XML, Excel)

Bonus points if it’s supplier-friendly, doesn’t require a 50-page user manual, and integrates into your current workflows.

Introducing: The Acquis Complaince For Material Declaration

We saw how painful this process was, so we built a tool to fix it.

Here’s What Acquis Complaince Tool Can Do:

• Validate and convert outdated IPC-1752A 1.1 files to the 2.0 XML format
• Catch errors in CAS numbers, material weights, units, and compliance thresholds
• Preview your entire declaration and see flagged issues instantly
• Export clean FMDs in XML, Excel, or PDF formats (for customers or internal use)
• Lock declarations to prevent unauthorized edits

Acquis Complaince Tool Built-In Intelligence:

• Automated unit conversion
• Threshold checks by regulation
• Error flags before submission
• Structured templates to avoid format chaos

“We’ve seen declarations get rejected because the supplier typed ‘mg’ instead of ‘g’. This tool makes that impossible to miss.”

Why Acquis Complaince For Material Declaration Matters

Most suppliers want to help.

They just don’t have the time, resources, or tools.

By handing them something easy to use that outputs exactly what you need, you increase your FMD response rate and reduce validation headaches on your end.

It’s a win-win.

How to Get Acquis Complaince For Material Declaration

Want access now? Get the tool here.

Coming Next: How FMD Powers ESG and Circular Economy Goals

We’ve talked about compliance.

We’ve talked about cost savings.

Now, let’s talk about impact.

In the next blog, we’ll explore how FMD feeds into sustainability reporting, carbon tracking, and circular design. Because knowing what’s in your product is step one to making it better — for your business and the planet.