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The purpose of this Standard (RSMS) is to inform suppliers to Ford Motor Company, and Ford personnel, of restrictions pertaining to certain substances. By regulation or by Ford direction, these substances shall be restricted or excluded from parts, materials, equipment, packaging, office supplies, machinery and/or tooling, hereinafter referred to as "product(s)", supplied to and/or manufactured by Ford or intended for use in Ford products. This Standard supplements but does not supersede the responsibility of each supplier to comply with laws and regulations for the receiving Ford location(s). It is the duty of all Suppliers of products to Ford to comply with this Restricted Substance Management Standard. This document also explains Ford Motor Company's commitment to product compliance, quality assurance, health and safety, and environmental management. SUPPLIERS' REPORTED DATA WILL BE USED TO PROVE LEGAL COMPLIANCE.