1. Conflict Minerals Sourcing Requirement: The Supplier is mandated to exclusively obtain minerals from responsible sources. Upon request from SAGA Components AB, the Supplier must promptly furnish written evidence verifying the origins of the minerals to demonstrate adherence to regulations such as the Dodd-Frank Act Section 1502 (Conflict Minerals Rule) and the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation 2017/821.
2. REACH Compliance Provision: The Supplier is obligated to actively monitor and adhere to all stipulations outlined in the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, subject to amendments over time ("REACH"). Any changes, especially those arising from the Candidate List, Annex XIV, and Annex XVII, must be promptly communicated to SAGA Components AB in written form.In accordance with Article 33(1) of REACH, the Supplier is required to notify Saga, no later than the Date of Delivery, if a Component contains Substances of Very High Concern ("SVHC") at concentrations exceeding 0.1% w/w. The usage of substances listed in REACH Annex XIV, which require authorization, is prohibited unless authorized. The Supplier must maintain records of REACH-relevant raw material contents in the Components supplied to SAGA, ensuring compliance with REACH requirements. Additionally, the Supplier is responsible for obtaining relevant REACH information from its sub-suppliers and must make these records available to SAGA upon request.
3. RoHS Compliance Clause: Unless explicitly agreed otherwise, the Supplier is responsible for ensuring that the Components meet all requirements outlined in the current Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS II, 2011/65/EU, subject to amendments). This compliance is mandatory unless specified otherwise by SAGA Components AB in the order. The Supplier is required to actively monitor RoHS Annex II and adhere to its restrictions. Confirmation of RoHS compliance for Components must be provided by the Supplier no later than the Date of Delivery.
In the case of Components not complying with RoHS, the Supplier must, upon request, disclose the name(s) and concentration(s) of the substance(s) causing the non-RoHS status to SAGA.