More than eight years after its foundation, the Responsible Jewelery Council (RJC) has reported a milestone in history: the number of its members has exceeded 500 companies and organizations, 363 of which have successfully passed certification in accordance with the Code RJC behavior.
For the first six months of 2014, RJC has witnessed a steady increase in the number of new applications for membership, and by now there are 511 RJC members. The most noticeable growth was recorded in the last two quarters.
"The 9.2% increase in the number of RJC members in the first two quarters of 2014 demonstrates the growing interest and commitment to ethical standards and responsible practices in business in the jewelry industry," said Catherine Sproule, interim CEO .