Regulation (EU) 2017/821 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Regulation (EU) 2017/821 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2017 laying down supply chain due diligence obligations for Union importers of tin, tantalum and tungsten, their ores, and gold originating from conflict-affected and high-risk areas

Article 3U.K.Compliance of Union importers with supply chain due diligence obligations

1.Union importers of minerals or metals shall comply with the supply chain due diligence obligations set out in this Regulation and shall keep documentation demonstrating their respective compliance with those obligations, including the results of the independent third-party audits.

2.Member State competent authorities shall be responsible for carrying out appropriate ex-post checks pursuant to Article 11.

3.Pursuant to Article 8(1), interested parties may submit supply chain due diligence schemes for recognition by the Commission with a view to facilitating the compliance of Union importers with the relevant requirements set out in Articles 4 to 7.