Commitment to Responsible Sourcing of Metals
Tri-Pac Inc. emphasizes its commitment to responsible sourcing of metals and adherence to SEC rules and regulations regarding "conflict minerals." The company conducts regular supply chain risk assessments using data from the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) and ensures full transparency in its conflict-free sourcing efforts for all customers. Tri-Pac confirms that it does not purchase or use any conflict minerals identified in Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act in its manufacturing processes. As a result, Tri-Pac's products are classified as DRC Conflict Free, meaning they do not contribute to armed conflict or human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) or adjoining regions. This commitment reflects the company's dedication to ethical practices and compliance with regulatory requirements. *
Conflict Minerals
In response to violence and human rights violations in the mining of certain minerals from the “Conflict Region”, which is situated in the eastern portion of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted rules to implement reporting and disclosure requirements related to “conflict minerals,” as directed by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. The rules require manufacturers who file certain reports with the SEC to disclose whether the products they manufacture or contract to manufacture contain “conflict minerals” that are “necessary to the functionality or production” of those products. As a manufacturer for companies who must report to SEC, we periodically collect data from our supply chain to ensure compliance. The definition of “conflict minerals” refers to gold, as well as tin, tantalum, and tungsten, the derivatives of cassiterite, columbite-tantalite, and wolframite, regardless of where they are sourced, processed or sold. The U.S. Secretary of State may designate other minerals in the future. We support the humanitarian goal of ending violent conflict in the DRC and surrounding countries.
It is the responsibility of our customers to determine that their use of our product(s) is safe, lawful, and technically suitable in their intended applications. Because of possible changes in the laws and regulations, as well as possible changes in our products, we cannot guarantee the status of our products will remain unchanged. We therefore recommend that customers continuing to use our products verify its status periodically.
*Tri-Pac Inc. provides the information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy.
