Certification is the bridge between standards and impact – they help you transform your management practices into measurable action. The RJC Code of Practices is the only industry standard covering the entire jewellery and watch supply chain.
Mid-term Review
If required, some members may receive a mid-term review to assess your progress. This will be discussed with you during your audit report.
Training and Support
RJC members have two years to achieve Certified status and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Simply follow the certification pathway to achieve your goal. If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Helpdesk and Training Team.
training@responsiblejewellery.com
+44 207 321 0992
Certification Pathway
Step-by-step guide to achieving RJC Code of Practices 2019 Standards certification.
Use the RJC Code of Practices self-assessment tool to monitor your progress with compliance and get ready for your audit.
When you are ready, schedule your audit with an RJC accredited auditor.
Your auditor will share their findings with you. Any non-conformances (NC) will be discussed and you will be required to develop a Corrective Action Plan (CAP).
Minor NC: 3 year certification awarded
Major NC: 1 year certification awarded
Congratulations!
You are an RJC Certified Commercial Member. You can now use the official RJC Certified logo on all your communications.
If required, some members may receive a mid-term review to assess your progress. This will be discussed with you during your audit report.
Schedule your re-certification audit with an RJC accredited auditor.
Re-certification is required prior to the expiry of your current certification but no more than four months in advance. To qualify for continuous certification with no gaps between certifications, members must ensure that their re-certification audit (on-site componenet) is completed within 4 months prior to the expiry of their previous certification.
Members who complete their re-certification audit early, (more than 4 months before the expiry of their previous certification), will have their new certification issued on the day it is approved by RJC. This may result in early expiration of their previous certification.
Members who complete their re-certification late (anytime after the expiry of their previous certification), will have their new certification issued on the day it is approved by RJC, resulting in a gap between certifications cycles.
Member certification validity dates are published on our website. Search the RJC member register.
Download Centre
Library of standards, guidance, toolkits and handbooks to help you achieve your RJC certification.
ENGLISH
Standard - Code of Practices 2019
Guidance - Code of Practices 2019
RJC Supply Chains Guidance – 25 March 2022
Self-assessment - Code of Practices 2019
Assessment Manual (2020)
Assessment Manual (2019)
Risk-assessment Toolkit
Human Rights Due Diligence
Reporting Templates
italian
Guida - Codice di Procedura 2019
Guida Practica di Autovalutazione RJC
french
Guide relatif au - Code des Pratiques
Classeur d'auto-évaluation du RJC
german
Standard - Verhaltenskodex des RJC
RJC Leitfaden zur Selbstbewertung
spanish
Estándar - Código de Prácticas
Documento de Orientación - Código de Prácticas
Guía de autoevaluación del RJC
