Where the risk assessment finds significant vulnerabilities, take mitigating action, including assessing whether supply chains can be diversified or the strategic raw materials substituted.
Large companies subject to the Art. 24(2) risk assessment must comply, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 24(4), 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 4 industries by name: Batteries and solar, Clean tech, Automotive and Aviation. as of 2026-08-18
- Compliance is checked by self-declaration, every three years. as of 2026-08-18
The rule
significant vulnerabilities to supply disruptions detected by the assessment
Where the risk assessment finds significant vulnerabilities, take mitigating action, including assessing whether supply chains can be diversified or the strategic raw materials substituted.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
If significant vulnerabilities to supply disruptions are detected as a result of the risk assessment referred to in paragraph 2, large companies as referred to under paragraph 1 shall take efforts to mitigate those vulnerabilities, including by assessing the possibility to diversify its raw materials supply chains or to substitute the strategic raw materials.
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