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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.

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • PDF Document Compliance Terms (210 KB)

  • The 3M Forest Products Sourcing Policy (PDF, 91.8 KB) outlines the expectations of our suppliers for the responsible sourcing of forest products.

  • 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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  • 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

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