Responsible jewellery council (RJC) audit
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Responsible Jewellery council (RJC) audit
RJC audits to strengthen your commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, create value and control your risks.
| Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility have become key issues for companies especially in the luxury industry. Compliance with ethical and environmental practices is capital for the image of luxury and watchmaking groups. | |
Founded in 2005, the Responsible Jewellery Council is an international non-profit organization, uniting more than 2,000 companies across the entire global watch and jewellery supply chain.  | The RJC aims to promote responsible practices, both ethical and environmental, respecting human rights, along the entire supply chain of gold, diamond and platinum metal jewellery – mining to retail. To this end, the Responsible Jewellery Council has established a code of ethics of the profession and sets standards and security procedures, ensuring the member companies’ social and environmental performance on the basis of independent audits and certifications. |
Why become an RJC Member?
Industry recognition & certification: Achieving certification validates a company’s commitment to transparency, integrity, and sustainability, positioning it as a leader in the industry and garnering recognition from stakeholders.
Access to resources & guidance: RJC provides members with access to valuable resources, tools, and guidance to help navigate and implement responsible practices.
Enhance reputation & credibility: Membership aligns your company with a globally recognised organisation committed to promoting responsible practices, which can positively influence brand perception and enhance consumer trust.
Market access & competitive advantage: Many consumers, retailers, and brands prioritise sourcing from RJC-certified suppliers, providing members with a competitive advantage in the marketplace and access to customers who value responsible sourcing and ethical practices.
Networking & collaboration opportunities: Membership facilitates networking and collaboration opportunities with other industry stakeholders, including suppliers, retailers, NGOs, and government agencies.
- Guidance to help with you application,
- Member Certification Handbook,
- RJC Certified Members are eligible to use an exclusive logo, as outlined in the Certified Member Logo Usage Guidelines, to showcase to customers, employees, partners and other stakeholders their commitment to a sustainable supply chain.
Forvis Mazars in Switzerland is RJC accredited as a certification body by the ASI (Assurance Services International). We perform audits for the certification of companies in conformity of the Code of Practices of the RJC in case of first certification or renewal of certification. The COP defines the requirements for establishing responsible business practices throughout the jewellery supply chain, from mine to retail.
The RJC audit will verify your organisation’s conformance with their Codes of Practice on:
- Business ethics
- Human rights and social performance
- Environmental performance
- Management systems
Step 1Pre certification activities: Forvis Mazars in Switzerland will share their findings with you. Any non-conformance will be discussed and you will be required to develop a Corrective Action Plan. | Step 2Evaluation: When you are ready, schedule your audit with us (RJC approved audit firm) and share your self-assessment with us at least one month before the audit. | Step 3Report review and decision:Forvis Mazars in Switzerland will share the findings with you. Any nonconformities will be discussed, and you will be required to develop a Corrective Action Plan, make immediate corrections for all NCs and implement corrective actions before the certificate be issued. |
Step 4Certification: Once we have undertaken a technical review of your audit report, we will meake a certification decision and notify you and the RJC of this. Forvis Mazars in Switzerland will then issue your certificate. You are now an RJC Certified Commercial Member. You can now use the official RJC Certified logo on all your communications and gain access to the Certified Member Toolkit for all promotional materials. | Step 5Surveillance: A surveillance visit will be required 12-18 months after the certification start date. We will agree a provisional date for this with you during the closing meeting of your audit and provide more information about the scope of this audit and whether it can be conducted remotely or on-site. | Step 6Recertification: Provisionally schedule your re-certification audit with an RJC approved audit firm and auditor at the closing meeting of your surveillance audit. Re-certification is required prior to the expiry of your current certification, no more than six months in advance. If you complete your re-certification audit early (before the six months) or late (after your current certificate expiry), your new certification will start on the day the certification decision is made by the audit firm. If the recertification audit is not conducted within six months of the expiry of your current certification, this may result in your temporary suspension as an RJC member.
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Members follow one or more of three standards:
Our team of experienced Swiss auditors speaking French, English and German dedicated to the jewellery and watchmaking sector allows us to respond to your needs all over the country.
Forvis Mazars in Switzerland is RJC accredited Conformity Assessment Body, but not limited to, the following countries: Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, China, Côte d’Ivoire, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Namibia, Peru, Romania, Russia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA.
Whether you are already a member or wish to become one, if you are looking for an RJC‑accredited auditor and certification body, contact us to discuss your needs and request a quote.
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The jewellery and watchmaking sectors have been taking a proactive approach to traceability and responsibility in their supply chains for the past twenty years.
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