Belt Detection is deeply aware of the human, social and political consequences of trade and sourcing of minerals from conflict zones. We are proud to apply our social responsibility and pay constant attention to any developments in relation to laws in the USA and the EU.
In 2012, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission acquired the final rule of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank Act”), which defines disclosure, reporting and due diligence obligations for those who manufacture or contract the manufacture of products containing conflict minerals necessary for the functionality or production of a manufactured product.
Furthermore, in 2017, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union adopted Regulation (EU) 2017/821, which defines supply chain due diligence obligations for Union importers of tin, tantalum and tungsten, with raw minerals and gold originating from conflict-affected or high-risk areas.
The supply chain due diligence obligations set out by regulation (EU) 2017/821 will be fully applicable from January 1, 2021.
Belt Detection constantly works with its supply chain to ensure compliance with any applicable law.
All checks carried out so far in Belt Detection’s supply chain have shown that there are no deviations from these regulations. We therefore assume that Belt Detection products do not contain any of the above-mentioned materials originating from the mentioned areas. If we receive information to the contrary, we will promptly communicate it.
Furthermore, compliance with these regulations is an integral part of our supply terms and is monitored in our supplier audits.
