Contract Provisions

The provisions at the links below are incorporated into any agreement or 3M purchase order to the extent the agreement or purchase order references one or more of these provisions. If there is more than one version of a provision, the version in effect on the effective date of the agreement or the date the purchase order was issued will apply until the agreement is amended or a subsequent purchase order is issued, in which case the version in effect on the date of the amendment or subsequent purchase order will apply.

Counterfeit Goods
Background
3M is a worldwide leader in innovation and quality. To deliver best value, cutting edge products, 3M maintains a dynamic, worldwide supply chain. As with any global supply chain, there is risk that counterfeit materials, parts, components and assemblies may be introduced. The presence of counterfeit material could adversely impact 3M’s ability to meet customer expectations and expose 3M to penalties, fines, damages and other serious adverse consequences. Accordingly, 3M has established a Counterfeit Material Control Plan to ensure compliance with customer anti-counterfeit requirements, the evolving laws in this area and to ensure the overall quality, compliance and reputation of 3M’s diverse, innovative product lines.

3M Expectations of Suppliers
As part of 3M’s Counterfeit Material Control Plan, 3M has implemented a minimum set of risk-based counterfeit mitigation measures for all product lines, including measures relating to products and materials provided to 3M by suppliers. These measures are reflected in the Counterfeit Goods Provisions referenced below and are in addition to any other counterfeit goods requirements specified in a written agreement with 3M or provided to a supplier by 3M.

Counterfeit Goods Provisions
The following provisions apply to any purchase order for goods issued by 3M Company or its affiliates and to products provided to 3M or its affiliates pursuant to a written agreement:

PDF Document Counterfeit Goods (146 KB)
No "Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services"

Background
3M Company and several of its affiliates participate in U.S. Government contracts and must certify as to compliance with the statute and regulations.

Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2019 (Pub. L. No. 115-232) prohibits U.S. Government executive agencies from entering into, or extending or renewing, a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as Critical Technology as part of any system, on or after August 13, 2020, unless an exception applies or a waiver is granted. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) implementing the statute have been issued; see Federal Acquisition Regulations FAR 52.204 through 52.204-26 for more information including meaning of “Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services” and “Critical Technology”.

3M Expectations of Suppliers
3M has implemented a compliance program to ensure that it complies with applicable laws and regulations. 3M maintains a dynamic, worldwide supply chain and relies upon active participation by its suppliers in ensuring such compliance.

Restricted Products Provisions
The following provisions apply to any purchase order for goods or services issued by 3M Company or its affiliates and to any products or services provided to 3M or its affiliates pursuant to a written agreement:

You warrant that
No Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services Warranty (PDF, 403 KB)
Product Regulatory Requirements

PDF Document Compliance Terms (210 KB)
Forest Products Sourcing & Legal Harvesting Laws
The 3M Forest Products Sourcing Policy (PDF, 91.8 KB) outlines the expectations of our suppliers for the responsible sourcing of forest products.
Responsible Minerals
The 3M Responsible Minerals Sourcing Policy (PDF, 156 KB) outlines 3M’s expectations for our suppliers in maintaining transparent, ethical, and responsible sourcing of minerals consistent with 3M’s commitments.
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Rigid Plastic Packaging Container (RPPC)
California's Rigid Plastic Packaging Container (RPPC) law was enacted in 1991 as part of an effort to reduce the amount of plastic waste disposed in California landfills and to increase the use of recycled postconsumer plastic. The law mandates that product manufacturers that sell products held in RPPCs meet one of the compliance options identified in the regulation.

3M is committed to compliance with all laws, including those relating to Rigid Plastic Packaging Container (RPPC). RPPC generally means a packaging container that:
- is made entirely of plastic (except for incidental portions of the packaging),
- has a relatively inflexible shape or form,
- has a minimum capacity or volume of eight (8) ounces up to a maximum capacity or volume of five (5) gallons,
- is capable of at least one closure (including closure during the manufacturing process).
RPPCs can range in shape, color, size, and form. RPPCs can include, but are not limited to:
- Buckets
- Tubs
- Pails
- Tubes
- Cartridges
- Jugs
- Bottles (wide mouth and/or narrow neck)
- Clamshells (heat-sealed and/or reclosable)
- Plastic Folding Cartons
RPPC legislation requires Packaging component suppliers to provide Certificates of Compliance with California law as required by Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. We are requesting that as a supplier to 3M you provide all Container Manufacturer Certification Information as required under Section 17945.4 of Title 14, California Code of Regulations (CCR) for the package component numbers provided.

We are sure that your company, like 3M, is committed to compliance with all applicable laws.

For additional information regarding RPPC Packaging Legislation, see links below:

California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)

Regulations: Title 14, California Code of Regulations (CCR) Chapter 4, Article 3,

Section 17942-17949

Statutes: California Public Resources Code (PRC)

Section 42300-42301

Section 42310-42310.3

Section 42320-42327

Section 42330

Section 42340-42345

RoHS Specification
3M Company has developed a corporate EU RoHS Specification which sets forth 3M's expectations for suppliers providing materials to 3M that may be subject to the requirements of Annex II of the European Union Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, as amended by Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863, known as "EU RoHS."

Under EU RoHS, electrical and electronic equipment placed on the European Union market may not contain more than certain levels of:
- Lead
- Mercury
- Cadmium
- Hexavalent Chromium
- Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) (flame retardant)
- Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) (flame retardant)
- Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)*
- Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP)*
- Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)*
- Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)*
Other countries around the world are considering and/or have implemented regulations that are similar to EU RoHS.

The 3M EU RoHS Specification applies to all materials, parts, components and/or products (whether finished or semi-finished) that include restrictions on the EU RoHS substances listed above or that have this specification cited on or in their 3M part number drawing, part or product specifications, sourcing agreements, purchase contracts, purchase orders or other purchasing documentation.

Here is the PDF Document3M Corporate EU RoHS Specification (32 KB)

(*) – Restriction of final products placed on the EU market containing these substances does not enter into force for EEE Category 1-7, 10 & 11 until July 22, 2019 and until July 22, 2021 for Category 8 & 9 products. However, to allow time for parts/products to permeate through the supply chain which must meet these timelines when they are to be placed on the EU market, 3M still expects suppliers to meet this specification.

For more information on the EU RoHS Directive, please see the following link: https://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/rohs_eee/index_en.htm
Supplier Responsibility Code
The 3M Supplier Responsibility Code (PDF, 145 KB) (SRC) outlines our basic expectations for suppliers and their subcontractors in the areas of management systems, labor, EHS, and ethics and applies to all suppliers anywhere in the world and for any supplied material or service.

We require our suppliers to read, understand, and implement the requirements of the SRC. The SRC is based on our corporate values including the 3M Code of Conduct and the 3M Human Rights Policy and is aligned with the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct.
Transparency in Supply Chains and Modern Slavery Disclosures
3M is committed to respect for human rights in our own operations, in any business that works on our behalf, and in our supply chain. Our global Human Rights Policy applies to all 3M employees, contingent workers, anyone doing business with or on behalf of 3M, and candidates for hire at 3M. In addition, 3M expects its suppliers to be in full compliance with all applicable labor and human resource laws, committed to upholding the human rights of workers, and treating them with dignity and respect as understood by the international community and as stated in our Supplier Responsibility Code.

In 2014, 3M became a signatory member of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), thereby committing to align our operations and strategies with the UNGC principles on human rights. Our global Human Rights Policy contains our prohibition on human trafficking. We are committed to using effective systems and controls to prevent human trafficking from taking place anywhere within our business or supply chains. The prohibitions apply to 3M and its subsidiaries, our federal contracts and subcontracts for either commercial or non-commercial items, and all of 3M’s global suppliers.

The California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (SB 657) and the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 require certain businesses to produce a statement setting out the steps they have taken to ensure there is no modern slavery in their own business and their supply chains. Recent disclosure statements 3M has issued can be found below.

2026 3M Modern Slavery Statement – Norway

2025 3M Modern Slavery Statement – Norway

2024 3M Modern Slavery Statement – Norway

2023 3M Modern Slavery Statement – Norway

2022 3M Modern Slavery Statement

2021 3M Modern Slavery Statement

2020 3M Modern Slavery Statement (covers 2019 reporting year since we changed title from reporting to published year)

2018 UK Modern Slavery Statement

2017 UK Modern Slavery Statement

2016 UK Modern Slavery Statement
U.S. Government Contract Flow Downs

The U.S. Government contract clauses found on this site apply to 3M Orders, Contracts or Agreements with suppliers and subcontractors if, and only if, 3M Orders, Contracts or Agreements incorporate them by reference. More than one set of clauses may be incorporated into 3M Orders, Contracts or Agreements.

U.S. Government Contracts - Provisions for Suppliers and Subcontractors
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U.S. Government Contracts - Additional Provisions for Subcontractors
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Effective 03-24-2017 US GOV-A no longer applicable. See US GOV U.

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