Criterion: High-Risk Supply Chain Due Diligence
Applicability of high-risk questions, high-risk chain of custody / traceability, full supply chain mapping, upstream ...
Full Description
High-Risk Supply Chain Due Diligence
Criterion ID: AM16-High-Risk-Supply-Chain-Due-Diligence Category: High-Risk Sourcing
Description
Applicability of high-risk questions, high-risk chain of custody / traceability, full supply chain mapping, upstream actor relationships, contextual and qualitative information, on-the-ground assessment methodology, reports, and integration of assessment results.
Assessment Coverage
Assessors determine whether high-risk questions are applicable and, where so, examine chain-of-custody evidence for each high-risk transaction, supply chain mapping covering all actors and locations, upstream actor relationship identification (including business, government, and military affiliations in CAHRAs), and collection of qualitative information on extraction and trade conditions per OECD Annex II. On-the-ground assessment methodology, reporting completeness, and integration of results into the due diligence system are also reviewed.
Conformance Claim
Conformance with this criterion indicates that where applicable, the facility has implemented enhanced due diligence for high-risk supply chains.
Profiles using this criterion
Responsible Minerals Assurance Process
Conformity Alignment
Conform
Pass: Yes
Definition: "The facility is conformant with a requirement if no non-conformances are identified - i.e., significant deviations from the Standard requirements or the Assessment Criteria.
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Conform Continual Improvement
Pass: Yes
Definition: "The facility has developed the required policy, procedure, or process but has only partially completed its implementation. The facility must formally acknowledge that not all due diligence has been completed and provide a plan or road map for full implementation. Outstanding items must be resolved within the following assessment period.
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Conform Observation
Pass: Yes
Definition: "The assessor notes information that does not constitute a non-conformance, including limitations encountered during the assessment, unique aspects of facility operations, or other relevant feedback. Non-conformances addressed during the on-site assessment are reclassified to this level in the final report.
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Non Conform
Pass: No
Definition: "The facility's systems, processes, and practices deviate from the Standard requirements or the Assessment Criteria. Deviations are substantive gaps in policy, process, or implementation that constitute a non-conformance as supported by sufficient and appropriate assessment evidence.
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Zero Tolerance
Pass: No
Definition: "A zero-tolerance situation exists where access to the facility, documentation, or key personnel is denied; any bribe or gift is offered to the assessor; documentation has been falsified; the facility deliberately misrepresents facts through deception, coercion, or interference; or any other action or absence thereof risks the credibility or integrity of the RMAP system. The assessor stops the assessment immediately and notifies RMI.
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Not Applicable
Pass: No
Definition: "The criterion or assessment activity does not apply to the facility based on its operations, sourcing profile, or assessor determination of applicability conditions.
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Change Log
1.0.0 (2026-07-03)
Initial release.