Conflict Minerals Compliance (3TG & Dodd-Frank Act)
Ensuring ethical, transparent, and conflict-free sourcing of metallic inserts and mineral compounds across all Horiaki precision elastomeric and rubber-to-metal bonded components.
Legal Mandate & The 3TG Conflict Minerals Scope
SEC Dodd-Frank Section 1502Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, alongside the European Union Conflict Minerals Regulation (EU 2017/821), requires companies to ensure that raw materials used in manufacturing do not directly or indirectly finance armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) or adjoining countries.
The regulated '3TG' minerals comprise Tantalum (columbite-tantalite), Tin (cassiterite), Tungsten (wolframite), and Gold. These minerals are widely utilized in metal inserts, plating alloys, and specialized polymer vulcanization catalysts across the precision industrial manufacturing sector.
Key Highlights & Declarations:
- Covers Tantalum (Ta), Tin (Sn), Tungsten (W), and Gold (Au).
- Mandatory supply chain traceability from smelter/refiner to finished component.
- Requires annual filing of SEC Form SD for publicly traded corporations.
- Strict exclusion of uncertified smelters in conflict-affected and high-risk areas (CAHRAs).
Horiaki India's Conflict-Free Supply Chain Policy
CMRT VerifiedHoriaki India Private Limited is firmly committed to ethical procurement and responsible supply chain management. For our rubber-to-metal bonded products, anti-vibration mount cores, and flange gasket metal rings (stainless steel 304/316, carbon steel, aluminium, and brass), we enforce strict supplier auditing.
Our raw metallic insert suppliers are audited against the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) standard. We do not knowingly source or utilize any 3TG minerals originating from conflict mines. Horiaki provides our global OEM partners with completed, standardized Conflict Minerals Reporting Templates (CMRT) issued by the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI).
Key Highlights & Declarations:
- Annual due diligence audits of all metallic insert and raw sheet suppliers.
- Utilization of latest RMI Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT).
- Full traceability to verified, RMAP-conformant smelters and refiners.
- Official Certificate of Conflict-Free Sourcing supplied with customer APQP / PPAP packages.
How to Obtain Horiaki CMRT & Sourcing Documentation
Global procurement and supply chain auditing teams can request Horiaki's company-level or product-level CMRT dossier directly from our compliance desk. Our compliance team updates declarations annually and supports customer-specific supply chain portals including IMDS and CAMDS.
Key Highlights & Declarations:
- Direct CMRT Excel template dispatch within 24 to 48 hours.
- Custom declarations for automotive tier-1 and defense procurement audits.
- Direct escalation and technical guidance via raj@horiaki.com.
Need Official Compliance Certificates for Your Audit?
Connect directly with our regulatory compliance team in Chennai. We provide IMDS MDS entries, SCIP dossier numbers, CMRT reports, and formal declarations for OEM supply chain verification.