The website presents an indicative, non-exhaustive, and regularly updated list of conflict-affected and high-risk areas (CAHRAs) (as defined under Regulation 2017/821). This website was developed with funding from the European Union through call for tenders N° TRADE2018/G3/G11 (Revised).

This website and its underlying project are to be understood in the broader context of the European Commission's work on trade in general and responsible sourcing of minerals in particular. The objective of this project and of the CAHRAs list presented on this website is to facilitate due diligence efforts of European Union importers of minerals and metals falling under Regulation (EU) 2017/821. Information available through this website should be seen as indicative, not exhaustive, and as constituting only a part of, and is not intended to substitute and cannot replace, the broader due diligence efforts required to be conducted by relevant organisations and companies. Therefore, no reliance can and should be placed on the use of this website in respect of contributing to or meeting a person, organisation or company’s legal obligations in relation to Regulation (EU) 2017/821.

It must be noted that importers sourcing from areas which are not mentioned on the list presented on this website remain responsible for complying with the due diligence obligations under Regulation 2017/821. Neither RAND Europe nor the European Commission (as contracting authority) assume any responsibility or liability in relation to the contents of this website nor the use of those contents. Equally, the inclusion of an area in the website’s CAHRAs list does not prohibit, imply, or suggest that business activities should not be conducted in this area, assuming that due diligence obligations are properly fulfilled.

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