Report the state of national strategic stocks -- levels in tonnes and as a share of annual consumption, chemical form and purity, five-year evolution, and the rules for release and distribution -- or give a justified notice for withholding it on defence or national security grounds.
Member States must comply, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 22(1)-(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
strategic stocks held by public authorities, publicly owned companies or economic operators charged by the Member State
Report the state of national strategic stocks -- levels in tonnes and as a share of annual consumption, chemical form and purity, five-year evolution, and the rules for release and distribution -- or give a justified notice for withholding it on defence or national security grounds.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
Member States shall, in their reports submitted pursuant to Article 45, submit to the Commission information on the state of their strategic stocks of strategic raw materials. Member States shall not be required to provide information regarding certain strategic stocks where such information could compromise their defence or national security. Where a Member State refuses to provide such information, it shall provide a justified notice.
View source →