RJC Jewelry Certification Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) was established in 2005, with a total of more than 360 member companies, committed to the entire jewelry industry from mining to retail, is an international non-profit organization jointly established by a number of jewelry companies around the world, aiming to establish a standardized code of conduct for business responsibility through the global ** chain of diamonds and **, In order to enhance the confidence of consumers and investors in the jewelry industry. From the mining of ores to the retail of jewelry, RJC members are committed to promoting ethical, human and environmentally responsible behaviour in the areas of transparency and responsibility throughout the jewelry industry.
The rules, which will cover synthetic diamonds and gemstones, are designed to establish good practices, including requiring jewelers to make full disclosures when using any lab-grown materials in their products.
RJC explained that the new standard will be separate from the organization's regular code of practices, as lab-grown products have different risk profiles from products.
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) is a not-for-profit organization with the following missions:
In order to ensure that the company strictly abides by international and domestic anti-money laundering laws, regulations and regulatory requirements, to ensure that business activities are in compliance with laws and regulations, and to prevent them from being used as a channel for money laundering and terrorist financing;
Provide tips and guidance to members on assessment questions (T002 2008) and objective evidence. Actively contribute to the membership business of the diamond and/or **jewelry** chain, and help members define the scope of certification.
RJC Code of Conduct
The assessment questions cover the following Code of Practice:
Related Definitions:
Money laundering:
It refers to the act of covering up and concealing drug crimes, organized crimes, terrorist activities, smuggling, bribery, undermining the order of financial management, and the proceeds of financial fraud and their proceeds through various means.
Terrorist Financing:
1) Terrorist organizations, ** raising, possession, or use of funds or other forms of property.
2) Assisting terrorist organizations with funds or other forms of property,** as well as terrorism and terrorist activities.
3) Possession, use, or collection of funds or other forms of property for the purpose of terrorism or the commission of terrorist activities.
4) Possession, use, or fundraising or other forms of property for terrorist organizations.
Business Ethics
1.1 Bribes and facilitation payments.
1.2 Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing.
1.3 The Kimberley Process.
1.4 Product Safety.
1.5 Product Integrity.
1.6 Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.
Human rights and social performance
2.1 Human rights.
2.2 Child Labor and Minors.
2.3. Forced labor.
2.4 Freedom of association and collective bargaining.
2.5 Discrimination.
2.6 Health & Safety.
2.7 Penalties and Grievance Procedures.
2.8 man-hours.
2.9 Remuneration.
2.10 General Terms of Employment.
2.11 Community Engagement and Development.
2.12 Use of Security Personnel.
2.13 Aboriginal peoples.
2.14 Artisanal and small-scale mining.
Environmental Performance
3.1 Environmental protection.
3.2 Hazardous substances.
3.3 Waste and Emissions.
3.4 Use of energy and natural resources.
3.5 Biodiversity.
Management Practices
4.1 Compliance with Laws.
4.2 Policies.
4.3 Business Partners – Contractors, Customers, Merchants and Partners.
4.4 Impact assessment.
4.5 Mine closure planning.
4.6 Sustainability Report.