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  • MSI Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
  • California Transparency in Supply Chain Act
  • California Transparency in Supply Chain Act
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    • Supplier Management
    • Green Supplier Chain
    • Conflict Minerals
    • MSI Cobalt Policy and Statement
    • MSI Mica Policy and Statement
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MSI Mica Policy and Statement

The mica group represents 37 types of minerals, with layered structures that allow them to be split into thin flakes or sheets. Mica is largely known for its application in cosmetic products and paint. It is also used for insulation and heat resistance, and can by found in some components of electronic and automotive products.In two major mica-producing countries, India and Madagascar, mica supply chains rely heavily on artisanal and small-scale extraction as well as manual processing. Reports in recent years have highlighted instances of child labor, illegal operations and unsafe health and safety conditions in mica production and processing.
As a result, mining operations are often accompanied by unethical practices in producing countries and serious human right violations that have garnered the attention of the international community.
We expect our supply chain to procure minerals and materials responsibly and to avoid all forms of slavery and forced labor, including child labor.
We support efforts to prevent human rights abuses associated with mining operations.
In respect of international human rights, MSI hereby makes the following representation concerning minerals extracted by way of unethical practices and human rights violation:

• supports the following human rights principles:
  1. United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  2. International Labor Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
  3. OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas
  4. MSI Human Rights Policy
  5. MSI Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
• MSI expects its suppliers to transition to Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) and other industry validated unethical practices and human rights violation minerals by requiring their existing smelters to undergo audits to achieve a similar conflict free status. MSI will take all necessary measures to replace minerals, if any, used in supplier's product.