"Proposal: Union system for supply chain due diligence self-certification of responsible importers of tin, tantalum and tungsten, their ores, and gold originating in conflict-affected and high-risk areas"

The main objective of this proposal is to help reduce the financing of armed groups and security forces through mineral proceeds in conflict-affected and high-risk areas by supporting and further promoting responsible sourcing practices of EU companies in relation to tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold originating from such areas…This Regulation sets up a Union system for supply chain due diligence self-certification in order to curtail opportunities for armed groups and security forces…The responsible importer of the minerals or metals within the scope of this Regulation shall…adopt and clearly communicate to suppliers and the public its supply chain policy for the minerals and metals potentially originating from conflict-affected and high-risk areas…[and] incorporate in its supply chain policy the standards against which supply chain due diligence is to be conducted…