Responsible sourcing of metals and minerals – EU: SME support program for due diligence

The European Commission launches the SME support program to apply the Due Diligence in the minerals and metals supply chains

On the 20 of November 2020, the European Commission launched the online portal Due diligence ready!, an initiative to support SMEs in the responsible sourcing of minerals and metals

This tool enable is aiming to support SMEs working within these sectors to get ready for to respond to the obligations stated by the (EU) Regulation 2017/821.

The Regulation establishes the regulatory requirements that will apply, from 1 January 2021, to EU importers of tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold, originating in conflict-affected or high-risk areas.

1. Due diligence ready! Get your business due diligence ready!
2. Minerals from CAHRAs
3. Leaflet on due diligence

1. Leaflet on EU regulation

The Ministry of Economic Development is the Competent Authority to implement the Regulation.

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