RJC releases third discussion papers on Chain-of-Custody Certification
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has released its third discussion papers on Chain-of-Custody (CoC) Certification, and is inviting public comment until August 22.
The RJC is committed to promoting ethical, human right, social and environmental practices throughout the jewellery supply chain and the proposed RJC CoC Certification system aims to enable businesses to demonstrate rigorous assurance for responsible, conflict free supply chains for diamonds, gold and platinum metals. It is also hoped that the move will allow companies to provide greater assurances to the end buyer.
Businesses that want to become RJC CoC Certified will be audited by accredited, independent third party members.
Speaking about the papers, RJC CEO Michael Rae said: “The jewellery industry understands the importance of being able to substantiate claims to customers about the chain-of-custody, or provenance, of jewellery. These discussion papers respond to the many valuable contributions made by jewellery industry and non-industry stakeholders to the second round of consultation on the proposed CoC Standard, which was held between September 2010 and February 2011.”
He added: “The purpose of these discussion papers is to seek feedback on the RJC’s proposed CoC Certification for diamonds, gold and platinum group metals. The RJC again welcomes input, from within and outside the industry, on how our proposal could be further improved and is providing a 60-day public comment period for stakeholder review and feedback. The RJC hopes to launch CoC Certification in early 2012.”
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