US Dodd-Frank Act Section 1502
U.S. law requiring publicly traded companies to conduct supply chain due diligence and annually disclose whether their products contain conflict minerals (tin, tungsten, tantalum, and gold - 3TG) originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo or neighboring countries, aiming to prevent the financing of armed groups.
What You Need to Know
Date of Adoption
22-Aug-12
Who Must Comply
- Companies that file reports with the SEC under Exchange Act Sections 13(a) or 15(d).
- Companies that manufacture or contract to manufacture products containing conflict minerals.
Contracting to Manufacture
Applies if a company has actual influence over the manufacturing process.
Does not apply if the company only brands or services a third-party product.
Required Actions
Conduct a Reasonable Country of Origin Inquiry (RCOI).
If minerals may originate from covered countries, file a Conflict Minerals Report.
Exercise due diligence on the source and chain of custody.
Disclose findings publicly, including on the company’s website.
The rule applies equally to small, medium, and large entities, including foreign issuers.
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