Toyota has been implementing initiatives to manage chemical substances (i.e. elimination or reduction in use) and improving recycling rate ahead of Japanese and overseas legislations, such as the EU ELV Directive, the EU REACH Regulation and the Chemical Substances Control Law of Japan. All applicable business partners are required to deliver parts and raw materials in compliance with laws, Toyota standards, and various quality management manuals pertaining to the following items, and report the history of their use to Toyota.