Mandatory reporting requirements for regulations such as Europe’s REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) and RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) legislation have increased the focus on environmental compliance and ethical sourcing across the globe. Meanwhile, new regulations such as the European Union’s proposed conflict minerals framework, and China’s Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains continue to proliferate in various geographies at a rapid pace.

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