Jewellery & Gemstone
RJC Readiness Checklist
A practical self-assessment before you start certification
Understand where your company stands before committing to an RJC audit.
Identify gaps, avoid delays, and prepare more efficiently.
What this is
Most companies approach RJC certification thinking they need documentation.
In practice, audits assess:
how systems are implemented
whether teams understand them
and whether evidence is available
This checklist gives you a clear first view of where you stand before entering the process.
This checklist is designed for:
jewellery manufacturers and traders
gemstone and diamond companies
exporters preparing for RJC Code of Practices (COP) certification
teams unsure if they are ready for audit
If you are considering RJC certification in the coming months, this will help you avoid starting blindly.
Who this is for
What you'll get
The checklist is structured around the main RJC audit areas:
Business ethics and compliance
Product integrity and disclosure
Supply chain and traceability
Human rights and labour practices
Health and safety
Environmental management
Management systems and governance
Each section reflects how auditors actually assess companies.
Many companies:
underestimate the level of structure required
prepare documentation without implementation
face delays or non-conformities during audit
In some cases, companies pass initial certification but struggle during re-inspection due to lack of internal systems.
This checklist helps you avoid that situation early.
Why this matters
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) is the industry body whose Code of Practices sets standards for business ethics, human rights, environmental performance, and supply chain due diligence across the jewellery and gemstone industry. This checklist scores your business across 72 items, each rated across three dimensions: whether a policy or process exists, whether it's documented, and whether it's consistently applied in practice.
RJC Readiness Checklist
Not sure how ready your business is?
Download our RJC Readiness Checklist to identify what may need to be in place before starting.
Frequently asked questions
What does the RJC Readiness Checklist cover?
The checklist scores your business across 72 items spanning the areas an RJC audit actually reviews: business ethics, product integrity, supply chain traceability, labor practices, health and safety, environmental management, and governance. Each item is scored across three dimensions: whether a policy or process exists, whether it's documented, and whether it's consistently applied in practice.
Is this different from RJC's own self-assessment workbook?
Yes. RJC's official self-assessment workbook is a compliance document you eventually submit as part of certification. This checklist is a shorter, practical readiness tool you can run through beforehand to see where the real gaps are, before you engage an auditor.
Is the checklist free?
Yes, it's entirely free. Fill in your name, company, and email, and let us know roughly when you're planning to certify, and we'll send the checklist and follow up with anything relevant to your timeline.
How long does it take to complete?
About 30 minutes for most companies. If you're already well versed in your own documentation system, it can take as little as 15.