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EC-TRADE/2025/OP/0006: Under Regulation (EU) 2017/821 on the responsible sourcing of minerals, the Commission has a legal obligation (a) to set up the an indicative, non-exhaustive list of conflict-affected and high-risk areas (CAHRAs); and (b) to regularly update it.

On 16 October 2025, the European Commission adopted an Implementing Decision recognising a supply chain due diligence scheme under the Conflict Minerals Regulation for the first time.

Yesterday, DG TRADE launched a new platform aimed at boosting transparency in mineral supply chains.

EC-TRADE/2025/OP/0006: Indicative, non-exhaustive list of conflict affected and high-risk areas (the CAHRA list) under Regulation (EU) 2017/821 - responsible sourcing of minerals

EC-TRADE/2025/OP/0006: The indicative, non-exhaustive list of conflict-affected and high-risk areas (CAHRAs) is one of the accompanying measures under Regulation (EU) 2017/821.

TRADE/2023/NP/0031 Indicative, Non-exhaustive List of Conflict Affected and High-risk Areas (The CAHRA List) under Regulation (EU) 2017/821 – Responsible Sourcing of Minerals

TRADE/2023/OP/0011 Framework Contract for the Recognition of Equivalence of Supply Chain Due Diligence Schemes under the Regulation (EU)2017/821 (Conflict Minerals)

TRADE/2023/OP/0011 Framework Contract for the Recognition of Equivalence of Supply Chain Due Diligence Schemes under the Regulation (EU)2017/821 (Conflict Minerals)

TRADE/2022/OP/0006 Framework Contract for the Recognition of Equivalence of Supply Chain Due Diligence Schemes under the Regulation (EU)2017/821 (Conflict Minerals)