Section 1502 is a disclosure requirement that calls on companies to determine whether their products contain certain minerals – by carrying out supply chain due diligence – and to report this to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As such, Section 1502 does not require companies to stop sourcing from the Democratic Republic of Congo or neighbouring countries that are covered by the law. However, some companies have reported in their conflict minerals reports that they have chosen to avoid or stop sourcing from countries that are covered by the law, rather than remain responsibly engaged.