Identify the key market operators in the critical raw materials value chain on the territory, monitor them through public data and proportionate surveys, report the results, and notify the Commission without delay of major events disrupting them.
Member States must comply, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 21(2), in the Critical Raw Materials Act. as of 2026-08-18
- The act gives its timing as: From entry into force, 23 May 2024 (Art. 49(1)). as of 2026-08-18
- It names 3 industries by name: Waste, Aluminium and Steel. as of 2026-08-18
- Compliance is checked by none, recurring. as of 2026-08-18
The rule
key market operators along the critical raw materials value chain established on the territory
Identify the key market operators in the critical raw materials value chain on the territory, monitor them through public data and proportionate surveys, report the results, and notify the Commission without delay of major events disrupting them.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
Member States shall identify key market operators along the critical raw materials value chain established in their territory and shall: (a) monitor their activities by exploring publicly available data and if necessary through regular and proportionate surveys with a view to gathering information required for the Commission’s monitoring and stress testing pursuant to Article 20; (b) in their reports submitted pursuant to Article 45, provide information about the results of the information gathering pursuant to point (a) of this subparagraph; (c) without delay notify the Commission of major events that may hinder the regular operations of the activities of key market operators.
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