Article 51 1.

cover all activities, processes and systems used by economic operators to fulfil their due diligence obligations in accordance with Articles 49, 50 and 52;

have as their objective the determination of conformity of the due diligence practices of economic operators placing batteries on the market in accordance with Articles 49, 50 and 52;

where relevant, include checks on undertakings and gather information from stakeholders;

identify, for the economic operators that place batteries on the market, areas of potential improvement in relation to their due diligence practices;

respect the audit principles of independence, competence and accountability, as set out in the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas.