(IDEX Online) - The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has released a revised version of its Chain of Custody (CoC) standard to all members to be certified for their silver supply chain.
The voluntary standard already has certification in place for gold and platinum group metals.
An updated version of the CoC standard will be available to members from 30 January.
"Our standard offers a tool for member companies to provide third-party certified traceability for silver, and reliable evidence of the source of material used," said David Bouffard, RJC chairman.
"Product integrity is at the heart of consumer confidence," said Iris Van der Veken, RJC executive director "Our standards are designed to support members, each step of the way. We have self-assessment toolkits, supportive documentation including standard guidance, contractor assessments, and a dedicated team to guide our members on their journey towards certification and continuous improvement."
The RJC has issued some 150 certifications since the first CoC standard was launched in 2012. It is available to all members who have been certified against the RJC's Code of Practices.