On April 1, 2026, the Auto Care Association published the ACES 5.0 and PIES 8.0 standards for aftermarket product fitment and product information exchange. The release includes updated reference database schemas that reflect industry-reviewed changes.
What this means for buyersImporters and distributors targeting the North American aftermarket should review the new schemas to ensure product data files remain compliant. Aligning catalogs with ACES 5.0 and PIES 8.0 can reduce integration errors and support smoother onboarding with channel partners.