RJC Code of Practices
Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) is a standard-setting organisation for the jewellery and watch industry. The RJC Code of Practices establishes benchmarks for responsible business practices throughout the jewellery supply chain, from mine to retail. It sets out a common standard for ethical, social, human rights and environmental practices. Certification against the Code of Practices is mandatory for all RJC member companies.
- Current Version: v1.2 (2019)
- First Published: 2008
About
| Name | RJC Code of Practices |
| Owner(s) | Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) |
| First Published | 2008 |
| Current Version Published | v1.2 (2019) |
| Licensing Terms | Membership |
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| Number of Participants | More than 500 |
| Applicable Size of Entity | Agnostic/All |
Governance
| Scheme Holder Type |
Standard Setting Organisation (SSO) An organisation with the core purpose of developing, coordinating, revising, interpreting, or otherwise contributing to the usefulness of one or more industry standards. |
| Core Focus |
Operating standard A standard that sets expectations for the sustainability performance of a standard-holding organisation's own operations |
| Claim Type | Business practice performance |
Assurance
| Verification Requirement | Independent 3rd Party |
| Verification Frequency | Every 3 years |
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| Assessor Qualifications | Professional assessment qualifications (e.g., ISO, ASI, IRCA, APSCA, etc.) |
| Public Audit Reporting | None |
| Applicability | Corporate-level |
| Assurance Notes | The RJC System is unique, as it is based on independent auditing and applies to all parts of the diamond and gold jewellery supply chain, from mine to retail. Its scope covers all facilities which are owned or controlled by Members, and actively contribute to the diamond and/or gold jewellery supply chain. The system audits management systems and performance at a company and site level. |
Consultation
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