independent third-party verification

Defined in Article 3, Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

Definitions over time (1)

1. 17/04/2025 – today applies on 12/11/2026 Article 3, Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) Scope: Whole act

   For the purpose of this Directive, the following definitions shall apply:

   ‘independent third-party verification’ means verification of the compliance by a company, or parts of its chain of activities, with human rights and environmental requirements resulting from this Directive by an expert that is objective, completely independent from the company, free from any conflicts of interest and from external influence, has experience and competence in environmental or human rights matters, according to the nature of the adverse impact, and is accountable for the quality and reliability of the verification;

Used in (12 places in 6 provisions on 12/11/2026)

Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) (12 in 6)

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