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RJC Consultancy in Saudi Arabia | RJC Certification Support


Build a credible responsible-jewellery management system and prepare your organization for independent Responsible Jewellery Council certification. Qdot provides RJC Consultancy in Saudi Arabia for eligible businesses across the jewellery and watch value chain, including precious-metal and gemstone traders, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, refiners, service providers and other organizations seeking to align with the RJC Code of Practices 2024.

Our support can cover RJC membership-readiness, COP 2024 gap assessment and self-assessment, responsible-sourcing due diligence, human-rights and labour practices, anti-bribery and KYC controls, environmental management, health and safety, product disclosure and integrity, supply-chain risk management, internal audits, corrective action, management review and certification readiness. Where applicable, Qdot can also support voluntary RJC Chain of Custody 2024 implementation for traceable and responsibly sourced gold, silver and platinum group metals.

Organizations searching for RJC Certification in Saudi Arabia should note that Qdot does not issue RJC certificates. RJC certification requires independent third-party auditing through an RJC-approved audit firm and operates within the Responsible Jewellery Council assurance system. Commercial members are required to achieve Code of Practices certification within the RJC membership timeframe.

Planning RJC Certification in Saudi Arabia?

Speak with Qdot about RJC COP 2024 implementation, membership readiness, responsible-sourcing due diligence, COC 2024 traceability, internal audits, corrective action and independent certification readiness.


RJC Consultancy in Saudi Arabia

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) is a global standards and membership organization for responsible business practices in the jewellery and watch supply chain. Its standards address ethical, social, human-rights and environmental practices from mine to retail. For companies operating in Saudi Arabia, RJC implementation can provide a structured route to demonstrate responsible business conduct to customers, international brands, group companies, investors, suppliers and other stakeholders.

RJC requirements are particularly relevant where organizations handle gold, silver, platinum group metals, diamonds or coloured gemstones, or participate in the related jewellery and watch supply chain. Depending on scope, organizations may need to address responsible sourcing, human rights, labour practices, health and safety, environmental impacts, anti-corruption, KYC/AML interfaces, product disclosure, traceability, supplier due diligence and sector-specific controls.

Qdot translates RJC requirements into workable procedures, controls and evidence. The objective is to create a management system that functions in purchasing, sales, production, retail, logistics and governance activities rather than merely producing documents for an audit.

Current RJC Standards Status - 2024 COP and 2024 COC

The current RJC Code of Practices is the 2024 edition. The current RJC Chain of Custody standard is also the 2024 edition. Both became effective on January 1, 2025. RJC established a transition period during 2025, but from January 1, 2026 new certification audits can no longer be conducted against the 2019 Code of Practices or 2017 Chain of Custody standard, except for limited activities linked to existing legacy certificates as defined by RJC.

RJC also introduced new certification manuals effective July 1, 2025, including the Member Certification Handbook and Certification Process Requirements for Certification Bodies and Auditors. Organizations planning certification in 2026 should therefore implement the 2024 standards and confirm the current assurance rules with their selected RJC-approved audit firm.

For companies handling laboratory-grown materials, RJC introduced the Laboratory Grown Materials Standard (LGMS) in 2025. Applicability should be assessed separately, and RJC indicates that COP 2024 and LGMS audits are combined where LGMS applies.

RJC Certification in Saudi Arabia - What It Means

RJC Certification in Saudi Arabia normally refers to certification against the RJC Code of Practices for an eligible RJC commercial member. RJC commercial membership is voluntary, but once a company becomes a commercial member it is required to achieve Code of Practices certification within the applicable membership timeline. The certification audit is performed independently by an RJC-approved audit firm.

RJC Chain of Custody certification is different. COC certification is voluntary for RJC members and is designed to demonstrate traceability and responsible sourcing for materials within its scope. An organization may therefore hold COP certification without COC certification, while a business seeking COC certification must meet the applicable RJC eligibility and assurance requirements.

Qdot can support the implementation and readiness work for either route, but the audit, certification decision and certificate are independent of the consultancy engagement.

Who Can Use RJC Consultancy?

  • Jewellery and watch retailers operating single or multiple outlets.
  • Jewellery and watch manufacturers, workshops and production facilities.
  • Wholesalers, distributors and trading organizations handling RJC-scope materials.
  • Gold, silver and platinum-group-metal refiners and traders where within RJC eligibility scope.
  • Diamond and coloured-gemstone traders, cutters, polishers and related businesses where applicable.
  • Precious-metal fabricators and component suppliers serving jewellery and watch supply chains.
  • Service-industry organizations eligible under RJC membership categories.
  • Groups and multi-site businesses seeking consistent responsible-business practices across Saudi operations.
  • Organizations responding to international customer, brand-owner, ESG or responsible-sourcing requirements.

Key Benefits of RJC Implementation and Certification

  • Demonstrates commitment to responsible business practices through an internationally recognized jewellery-sector framework.
  • Strengthens supply-chain due diligence and responsible-sourcing controls.
  • Improves human-rights, labour, health-and-safety and environmental management practices.
  • Creates stronger controls for anti-bribery, KYC, product disclosure and business integrity.
  • Helps organizations respond consistently to customer and international brand requirements.
  • Improves governance, documented evidence, internal audit and corrective-action discipline.
  • Can support stronger supplier engagement and risk management across precious-metal and gemstone supply chains.
  • Provides a route to voluntary COC certification where traceability and responsible-source claims are commercially important.

RJC Code of Practices 2024 - Main Implementation Areas

General Requirements

Management commitment, legal compliance, policies, reporting, management systems, records and overall governance establish the foundation for RJC conformance.

Responsible Supply Chains and Human Rights

Organizations need appropriate human-rights due diligence, responsible-sourcing systems, risk assessment, supplier engagement and grievance mechanisms, including controls for conflict-affected and high-risk areas where applicable.

Labour Rights and Working Conditions

The COP addresses employment conditions, worker rights, non-discrimination, child labour, forced labour, working hours, remuneration and related decent-work expectations.

Health, Safety and Environment

Organizations must manage occupational health and safety and relevant environmental impacts through risk-based controls, legal compliance, monitoring, emergency arrangements and continual improvement.

Gold, Silver, PGM, Diamond and Coloured Gemstone Products

Product-related provisions address integrity, disclosure, sourcing and relevant jewellery-sector practices for materials within the RJC scope.

Responsible Mining

Where mining activities are in certification scope, additional sector-specific responsible-mining provisions apply. Applicability should be established during the scope review.

Qdot 12-Step RJC Consultancy Methodology

Step 1 - Eligibility, Membership and Certification Scope Review

We identify the organization’s activities, legal entities, sites, products, RJC-scope materials, jewellery/watch supply-chain role and intended certification route. This prevents wasted effort on an incorrect membership category or audit scope.

Step 2 - RJC COP 2024 Gap Assessment

Qdot evaluates current policies, procedures, records and operating practices against the applicable Code of Practices 2024 provisions. Findings are prioritized by risk, certification importance and implementation effort.

Step 3 - Governance, Legal and Policy Framework

We establish or refine responsible-business policies, accountability, legal-requirements controls, management responsibilities, reporting routes and document/record governance.

Step 4 - Responsible Sourcing and Supply-Chain Due Diligence

Qdot develops due-diligence procedures for supplier onboarding, supply-chain mapping, risk identification, conflict-affected and high-risk area considerations, information collection, supplier engagement, risk mitigation and escalation.

Step 5 - Human Rights and Grievance Mechanisms

We help organizations identify salient human-rights risks, define responsibilities, establish due-diligence and remediation processes, and implement accessible grievance mechanisms for relevant workers and external stakeholders.

Step 6 - Labour Rights and Working Conditions

Employment practices are reviewed for child labour, forced labour, non-discrimination, working hours, wages, freedom of association, disciplinary practices and other applicable RJC labour provisions.

Step 7 - Health, Safety and Environmental Controls

Qdot aligns RJC requirements with practical HSE systems, including hazard and impact assessment, legal obligations, operational controls, training, incident response, emergency preparedness, waste/resource controls and monitoring.

Step 8 - Business Ethics, Anti-Bribery and KYC Interfaces

We strengthen anti-bribery, corruption-risk, counterparty due-diligence, AML-related interfaces, whistleblowing, conflict-of-interest and business-integrity processes where applicable to the organization’s RJC scope.

Step 9 - Product Integrity, Disclosure and Customer Information

The system is reviewed for accurate product descriptions, material disclosures, treatment disclosures where relevant, claims controls, marketing integrity and records supporting product representations.

Step 10 - COC 2024 Traceability Readiness Where Applicable

For organizations seeking voluntary RJC Chain of Custody certification, Qdot maps eligible material flows, segregation or control points, transfer documentation, reconciliation, claims and supporting records required for traceability.

Step 11 - Internal Audit, Corrective Action and Management Review

Qdot develops an internal audit programme, tests implementation, raises nonconformities, supports root-cause analysis and corrective action, and facilitates management review before the independent audit.

Step 12 - Self-Assessment and Certification Readiness

We support completion of the applicable RJC self-assessment, organize objective evidence, prepare personnel for auditor interviews and conduct a final readiness review before the RJC-approved audit firm begins the certification process.

Responsible Sourcing and OECD-Aligned Due Diligence

Responsible sourcing is a central part of RJC implementation. Organizations handling relevant materials need a structured process to understand where materials come from, identify supply-chain risks, obtain information from counterparties, respond to higher-risk situations and document management decisions. The level of due diligence should reflect the material, supply-chain position and risk profile.

  • Responsible-sourcing policy and management responsibilities.
  • Supplier and counterparty onboarding and risk classification.
  • Supply-chain information and source documentation.
  • Conflict-affected and high-risk area screening where applicable.
  • Risk assessment, mitigation, escalation and disengagement criteria.
  • Supplier communication and contractual expectations.
  • Grievance mechanism for responsible-sourcing concerns.
  • Record retention and evidence supporting due-diligence conclusions.
  • Periodic review of supplier performance and emerging risks.

Know Your Counterparty, AML and Business Integrity Interfaces

Jewellery and precious-material businesses can face elevated counterparty, fraud, corruption and financial-crime risks. RJC implementation should connect responsible sourcing with proportionate Know Your Counterparty and business-integrity controls rather than treating each issue in isolation.

  • Counterparty identification and ownership information.
  • Risk-based due diligence before and during business relationships.
  • Sanctions, adverse-information or risk screening where required by applicable policy and law.
  • Anti-bribery and corruption policies and controls.
  • Conflict-of-interest disclosure and management.
  • Escalation for unusual, incomplete or inconsistent supplier/customer information.
  • Whistleblowing and protected reporting routes.
  • Records demonstrating review and approval decisions.

Human Rights, Labour Rights and Working Conditions

RJC certification requires evidence that responsible-business principles extend to people, not only products and materials. Qdot can align RJC labour and human-rights provisions with existing HR, compliance and occupational-health-and-safety systems.

  • Human-rights policy and risk assessment.
  • Child-labour and young-worker controls.
  • Forced-labour and freedom-of-employment safeguards.
  • Non-discrimination and respectful workplace practices.
  • Working-hours, remuneration and employment-condition records.
  • Freedom of association and worker representation where applicable.
  • Grievance, whistleblowing and remediation processes.
  • Contractor and supplier expectations for higher-risk relationships.

Health, Safety and Environmental Management

RJC COP 2024 includes health, safety and environmental expectations. Organizations with ISO 45001 or ISO 14001 can often integrate existing risk assessments, legal registers, training, incident investigation, emergency planning, monitoring and management review rather than building parallel systems.

  • Hazard identification and occupational-risk controls.
  • Worker consultation, competence and safety training.
  • Incident reporting and corrective action.
  • Emergency preparedness and response.
  • Environmental aspect and impact evaluation.
  • Waste, chemicals, emissions and resource controls where relevant.
  • Legal-compliance monitoring and inspections.
  • Performance indicators and continual-improvement actions.

Product Integrity, Disclosure and Jewellery-Sector Claims

Product information is highly sensitive in jewellery and precious-material markets. RJC implementation can help strengthen how the organization controls product descriptions, treatments, origin or sourcing representations, marketing claims and supporting records. Claims should be accurate, verifiable and consistent with applicable RJC provisions and legal requirements.

  • Product and material identification controls.
  • Disclosure of treatments and relevant product characteristics.
  • Controls for laboratory-grown versus natural material representations where applicable.
  • Approval of marketing and responsible-sourcing claims.
  • Supplier declarations and supporting evidence.
  • Record retention and traceability to purchase/sales documentation.
  • Customer complaint and product-integrity issue handling.

RJC Chain of Custody 2024 Consultancy

RJC Chain of Custody certification is voluntary and complements Code of Practices certification. The 2024 COC standard defines a traceability approach for eligible gold, silver and platinum group metals that are handled and traded as responsibly sourced materials. Qdot can help organizations determine whether COC certification is commercially useful and operationally feasible before they commit to the additional controls.

  • Define the COC certification scope and eligible material flows.
  • Map suppliers, sources, outsourced processes and transfer points.
  • Establish material identification, segregation or controlled accounting arrangements as applicable.
  • Control transfer documents, claims and supporting records.
  • Perform reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
  • Assess outsourcing and contractor controls.
  • Conduct internal audits before the independent COC audit.
  • Integrate COC controls with the COP management system to reduce duplication.

RJC Certification Process in Saudi Arabia

The detailed process is governed by current RJC assurance documents and the selected RJC-approved audit firm. A typical certification journey includes:

  • Confirm RJC membership eligibility and intended commercial membership scope.
  • Apply for RJC membership and complete required due-diligence/application steps.
  • Complete the RJC self-assessment against the applicable standard and certification scope.
  • Implement corrective actions and generate sufficient operating evidence.
  • Select an RJC-approved audit firm with suitable scope, sector and market coverage.
  • Share required self-assessment information with the audit firm before the certification audit.
  • Undergo an independent third-party certification audit.
  • Prepare and implement corrective-action plans for identified nonconformities in accordance with programme rules.
  • Complete audit-firm report review and certification decision.
  • Maintain certification, surveillance or recertification obligations under current RJC requirements.

Integration with Other Standards and Frameworks

  • ISO 9001 - quality and process management, document control, internal audit and corrective action.
  • ISO 14001 - environmental management and operational controls.
  • ISO 45001 - occupational health and safety management.
  • ISO 37001 - anti-bribery management.
  • ISO 37301 - compliance management and obligations monitoring.
  • ISO 26000 - broader social-responsibility and stakeholder guidance.
  • SA8000 - social-accountability and decent-work systems where independently pursued.
  • OECD Due Diligence Guidance - responsible mineral supply-chain due diligence referenced by RJC responsible-sourcing requirements.

RJC Consultancy for Major Saudi Sectors

Jewellery Retail & Luxury Retail

Qdot can tailor RJC COP implementation to multi-store retail, customer claims, sourcing, supplier controls, product disclosure, staff awareness, responsible marketing and head-office governance.

Jewellery Manufacturing & Workshops

Implementation can cover precious-material sourcing, labour and HSE practices, production controls, product integrity, supplier due diligence, subcontracting and traceability.

Gold & Precious-Metal Trading

RJC systems can strengthen counterparty due diligence, responsible sourcing, transaction records, product claims, AML/KYC interfaces and supplier risk management.

Wholesalers & Distributors

Qdot can establish supplier approval, responsible-sourcing evidence, product disclosure, customer documentation, traceability and internal controls across large product volumes.

Refining & Precious-Metal Processing

Where eligible for RJC membership and certification, refiners and processors may require stronger source due diligence, material controls, environmental and HSE systems, product integrity and COC traceability.

Diamond & Coloured-Gemstone Businesses

Implementation may include responsible sourcing, counterparty checks, product/treatment disclosure, diamond-sector requirements, human rights and supply-chain records.

Mining & Upstream Supply Chains

Where mining activities are within RJC scope, additional responsible-mining provisions and site-specific social, environmental, community and governance controls may apply.

Jewellery and Watch Service Providers

Eligible service-industry organizations can use RJC implementation to demonstrate responsible-business practices aligned with the supply-chain services they provide.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Major Saudi Cities

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Riyadh

Qdot provides RJC Consultancy in Riyadh for jewellery and watch businesses, precious-metal and gemstone supply-chain organizations, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, service providers and other eligible companies operating across luxury retail, jewellery trading, corporate headquarters, wholesale distribution, e-commerce, service businesses and multi-site retail operations. Organizations searching for RJC Certification in Riyadh can receive support with RJC membership-readiness, Code of Practices 2024 gap assessment, self-assessment, responsible-sourcing due diligence, human-rights and labour controls, KYC/AML interfaces, environmental and HSE controls, product disclosure, internal audit, corrective action and readiness for an independent RJC certification audit by an RJC-approved audit firm.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Jeddah

Qdot provides RJC Consultancy in Jeddah for jewellery and watch businesses, precious-metal and gemstone supply-chain organizations, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, service providers and other eligible companies operating across jewellery retail, gold and precious-material trading, port-linked supply chains, wholesale, manufacturing support, logistics and luxury markets. Organizations searching for RJC Certification in Jeddah can receive support with RJC membership-readiness, Code of Practices 2024 gap assessment, self-assessment, responsible-sourcing due diligence, human-rights and labour controls, KYC/AML interfaces, environmental and HSE controls, product disclosure, internal audit, corrective action and readiness for an independent RJC certification audit by an RJC-approved audit firm.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Dammam, Al Khobar & Dhahran

Qdot provides RJC Consultancy in Dammam, Al Khobar & Dhahran for jewellery and watch businesses, precious-metal and gemstone supply-chain organizations, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, service providers and other eligible companies operating across precious-material trading, luxury retail, industrial service providers, logistics, corporate operations and Eastern Province supply chains. Organizations searching for RJC Certification in Dammam, Al Khobar & Dhahran can receive support with RJC membership-readiness, Code of Practices 2024 gap assessment, self-assessment, responsible-sourcing due diligence, human-rights and labour controls, KYC/AML interfaces, environmental and HSE controls, product disclosure, internal audit, corrective action and readiness for an independent RJC certification audit by an RJC-approved audit firm.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Jubail

Qdot provides RJC Consultancy in Jubail for jewellery and watch businesses, precious-metal and gemstone supply-chain organizations, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, service providers and other eligible companies operating across industrial service businesses, precious-metal-related supply chains, logistics, corporate procurement and eligible service-sector organizations. Organizations searching for RJC Certification in Jubail can receive support with RJC membership-readiness, Code of Practices 2024 gap assessment, self-assessment, responsible-sourcing due diligence, human-rights and labour controls, KYC/AML interfaces, environmental and HSE controls, product disclosure, internal audit, corrective action and readiness for an independent RJC certification audit by an RJC-approved audit firm.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Yanbu

Qdot provides RJC Consultancy in Yanbu for jewellery and watch businesses, precious-metal and gemstone supply-chain organizations, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, service providers and other eligible companies operating across industrial supply chains, logistics, precious-material-related business activity and eligible service organizations. Organizations searching for RJC Certification in Yanbu can receive support with RJC membership-readiness, Code of Practices 2024 gap assessment, self-assessment, responsible-sourcing due diligence, human-rights and labour controls, KYC/AML interfaces, environmental and HSE controls, product disclosure, internal audit, corrective action and readiness for an independent RJC certification audit by an RJC-approved audit firm.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Makkah

Qdot provides RJC Consultancy in Makkah for jewellery and watch businesses, precious-metal and gemstone supply-chain organizations, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, service providers and other eligible companies operating across jewellery retail, gold trading, hospitality-linked luxury retail, wholesale and service businesses. Organizations searching for RJC Certification in Makkah can receive support with RJC membership-readiness, Code of Practices 2024 gap assessment, self-assessment, responsible-sourcing due diligence, human-rights and labour controls, KYC/AML interfaces, environmental and HSE controls, product disclosure, internal audit, corrective action and readiness for an independent RJC certification audit by an RJC-approved audit firm.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Madinah

Qdot provides RJC Consultancy in Madinah for jewellery and watch businesses, precious-metal and gemstone supply-chain organizations, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, service providers and other eligible companies operating across jewellery retail, gold trading, wholesale, service organizations and regional supply chains. Organizations searching for RJC Certification in Madinah can receive support with RJC membership-readiness, Code of Practices 2024 gap assessment, self-assessment, responsible-sourcing due diligence, human-rights and labour controls, KYC/AML interfaces, environmental and HSE controls, product disclosure, internal audit, corrective action and readiness for an independent RJC certification audit by an RJC-approved audit firm.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Qassim & Buraidah

Qdot provides RJC Consultancy in Qassim & Buraidah for jewellery and watch businesses, precious-metal and gemstone supply-chain organizations, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, service providers and other eligible companies operating across jewellery retail, gold trading, wholesale distribution, manufacturing support and regional commercial operations. Organizations searching for RJC Certification in Qassim & Buraidah can receive support with RJC membership-readiness, Code of Practices 2024 gap assessment, self-assessment, responsible-sourcing due diligence, human-rights and labour controls, KYC/AML interfaces, environmental and HSE controls, product disclosure, internal audit, corrective action and readiness for an independent RJC certification audit by an RJC-approved audit firm.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Al Ahsa & Hofuf

Qdot provides RJC Consultancy in Al Ahsa & Hofuf for jewellery and watch businesses, precious-metal and gemstone supply-chain organizations, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, service providers and other eligible companies operating across jewellery retail, gold trading, wholesale, logistics and regional commercial organizations. Organizations searching for RJC Certification in Al Ahsa & Hofuf can receive support with RJC membership-readiness, Code of Practices 2024 gap assessment, self-assessment, responsible-sourcing due diligence, human-rights and labour controls, KYC/AML interfaces, environmental and HSE controls, product disclosure, internal audit, corrective action and readiness for an independent RJC certification audit by an RJC-approved audit firm.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Al Kharj

Qdot provides RJC Consultancy in Al Kharj for jewellery and watch businesses, precious-metal and gemstone supply-chain organizations, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, service providers and other eligible companies operating across retail, logistics, manufacturing support, distribution and supplier operations connected to responsible supply chains. Organizations searching for RJC Certification in Al Kharj can receive support with RJC membership-readiness, Code of Practices 2024 gap assessment, self-assessment, responsible-sourcing due diligence, human-rights and labour controls, KYC/AML interfaces, environmental and HSE controls, product disclosure, internal audit, corrective action and readiness for an independent RJC certification audit by an RJC-approved audit firm.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Tabuk & Northern Saudi Arabia

Qdot provides RJC Consultancy in Tabuk & Northern Saudi Arabia for jewellery and watch businesses, precious-metal and gemstone supply-chain organizations, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, service providers and other eligible companies operating across retail, tourism-linked luxury markets, logistics, regional trade and emerging commercial supply chains. Organizations searching for RJC Certification in Tabuk & Northern Saudi Arabia can receive support with RJC membership-readiness, Code of Practices 2024 gap assessment, self-assessment, responsible-sourcing due diligence, human-rights and labour controls, KYC/AML interfaces, environmental and HSE controls, product disclosure, internal audit, corrective action and readiness for an independent RJC certification audit by an RJC-approved audit firm.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Abha & Khamis Mushait

Qdot provides RJC Consultancy in Abha & Khamis Mushait for jewellery and watch businesses, precious-metal and gemstone supply-chain organizations, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, service providers and other eligible companies operating across jewellery retail, gold trading, wholesale, tourism-linked commercial activity and regional services. Organizations searching for RJC Certification in Abha & Khamis Mushait can receive support with RJC membership-readiness, Code of Practices 2024 gap assessment, self-assessment, responsible-sourcing due diligence, human-rights and labour controls, KYC/AML interfaces, environmental and HSE controls, product disclosure, internal audit, corrective action and readiness for an independent RJC certification audit by an RJC-approved audit firm.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Jazan

Qdot provides RJC Consultancy in Jazan for jewellery and watch businesses, precious-metal and gemstone supply-chain organizations, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, service providers and other eligible companies operating across retail, logistics, port-linked trade, commercial services and emerging industrial supply chains. Organizations searching for RJC Certification in Jazan can receive support with RJC membership-readiness, Code of Practices 2024 gap assessment, self-assessment, responsible-sourcing due diligence, human-rights and labour controls, KYC/AML interfaces, environmental and HSE controls, product disclosure, internal audit, corrective action and readiness for an independent RJC certification audit by an RJC-approved audit firm.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Najran

Qdot provides RJC Consultancy in Najran for jewellery and watch businesses, precious-metal and gemstone supply-chain organizations, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, service providers and other eligible companies operating across jewellery retail, gold trading, regional wholesale, logistics and commercial services. Organizations searching for RJC Certification in Najran can receive support with RJC membership-readiness, Code of Practices 2024 gap assessment, self-assessment, responsible-sourcing due diligence, human-rights and labour controls, KYC/AML interfaces, environmental and HSE controls, product disclosure, internal audit, corrective action and readiness for an independent RJC certification audit by an RJC-approved audit firm.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Rabigh

Qdot provides RJC Consultancy in Rabigh for jewellery and watch businesses, precious-metal and gemstone supply-chain organizations, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, service providers and other eligible companies operating across industrial and logistics supply chains, precious-material-related service activity and regional commercial operations. Organizations searching for RJC Certification in Rabigh can receive support with RJC membership-readiness, Code of Practices 2024 gap assessment, self-assessment, responsible-sourcing due diligence, human-rights and labour controls, KYC/AML interfaces, environmental and HSE controls, product disclosure, internal audit, corrective action and readiness for an independent RJC certification audit by an RJC-approved audit firm.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Saudi Industrial Cities

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Riyadh Industrial Cities

Qdot supports RJC Consultancy in Riyadh Industrial Cities for organizations involved in or supporting precious-metal fabrication support, jewellery-related manufacturing, packaging, logistics, warehouses, industrial suppliers and eligible service organizations. For companies pursuing RJC Certification in Riyadh Industrial Cities, Qdot can establish a documented responsible-business framework aligned with the RJC Code of Practices 2024, assess applicable Chain of Custody 2024 requirements where traceability certification is sought, strengthen supplier due diligence, labour and human-rights controls, health and safety, environmental practices, product integrity, records, internal audits and corrective action. The independent audit and certification decision remain with an RJC-approved audit firm and the RJC certification system.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Jeddah Industrial Cities

Qdot supports RJC Consultancy in Jeddah Industrial Cities for organizations involved in or supporting jewellery and precious-material supply-chain support, manufacturing, packaging, logistics, warehousing and export/import-linked operations. For companies pursuing RJC Certification in Jeddah Industrial Cities, Qdot can establish a documented responsible-business framework aligned with the RJC Code of Practices 2024, assess applicable Chain of Custody 2024 requirements where traceability certification is sought, strengthen supplier due diligence, labour and human-rights controls, health and safety, environmental practices, product integrity, records, internal audits and corrective action. The independent audit and certification decision remain with an RJC-approved audit firm and the RJC certification system.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Dammam Industrial Cities

Qdot supports RJC Consultancy in Dammam Industrial Cities for organizations involved in or supporting fabrication, industrial services, logistics, manufacturing, warehousing and supplier operations that may support precious-metal or jewellery value chains. For companies pursuing RJC Certification in Dammam Industrial Cities, Qdot can establish a documented responsible-business framework aligned with the RJC Code of Practices 2024, assess applicable Chain of Custody 2024 requirements where traceability certification is sought, strengthen supplier due diligence, labour and human-rights controls, health and safety, environmental practices, product integrity, records, internal audits and corrective action. The independent audit and certification decision remain with an RJC-approved audit firm and the RJC certification system.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Sudair City for Industry and Business

Qdot supports RJC Consultancy in Sudair City for Industry and Business for organizations involved in or supporting manufacturing, logistics, warehouses, industrial services and supplier operations with responsible-sourcing or customer compliance requirements. For companies pursuing RJC Certification in Sudair City for Industry and Business, Qdot can establish a documented responsible-business framework aligned with the RJC Code of Practices 2024, assess applicable Chain of Custody 2024 requirements where traceability certification is sought, strengthen supplier due diligence, labour and human-rights controls, health and safety, environmental practices, product integrity, records, internal audits and corrective action. The independent audit and certification decision remain with an RJC-approved audit firm and the RJC certification system.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Al Kharj Industrial City

Qdot supports RJC Consultancy in Al Kharj Industrial City for organizations involved in or supporting manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, logistics and industrial service organizations with responsible-business supply-chain requirements. For companies pursuing RJC Certification in Al Kharj Industrial City, Qdot can establish a documented responsible-business framework aligned with the RJC Code of Practices 2024, assess applicable Chain of Custody 2024 requirements where traceability certification is sought, strengthen supplier due diligence, labour and human-rights controls, health and safety, environmental practices, product integrity, records, internal audits and corrective action. The independent audit and certification decision remain with an RJC-approved audit firm and the RJC certification system.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Qassim Industrial Cities

Qdot supports RJC Consultancy in Qassim Industrial Cities for organizations involved in or supporting manufacturing, packaging, logistics, warehousing and regional supplier operations. For companies pursuing RJC Certification in Qassim Industrial Cities, Qdot can establish a documented responsible-business framework aligned with the RJC Code of Practices 2024, assess applicable Chain of Custody 2024 requirements where traceability certification is sought, strengthen supplier due diligence, labour and human-rights controls, health and safety, environmental practices, product integrity, records, internal audits and corrective action. The independent audit and certification decision remain with an RJC-approved audit firm and the RJC certification system.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Al Ahsa Industrial City

Qdot supports RJC Consultancy in Al Ahsa Industrial City for organizations involved in or supporting manufacturing, logistics, engineering, industrial services and supplier operations. For companies pursuing RJC Certification in Al Ahsa Industrial City, Qdot can establish a documented responsible-business framework aligned with the RJC Code of Practices 2024, assess applicable Chain of Custody 2024 requirements where traceability certification is sought, strengthen supplier due diligence, labour and human-rights controls, health and safety, environmental practices, product integrity, records, internal audits and corrective action. The independent audit and certification decision remain with an RJC-approved audit firm and the RJC certification system.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Madinah Industrial City

Qdot supports RJC Consultancy in Madinah Industrial City for organizations involved in or supporting manufacturing, packaging, logistics, warehousing and regional supply-chain services. For companies pursuing RJC Certification in Madinah Industrial City, Qdot can establish a documented responsible-business framework aligned with the RJC Code of Practices 2024, assess applicable Chain of Custody 2024 requirements where traceability certification is sought, strengthen supplier due diligence, labour and human-rights controls, health and safety, environmental practices, product integrity, records, internal audits and corrective action. The independent audit and certification decision remain with an RJC-approved audit firm and the RJC certification system.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Jubail Industrial City

Qdot supports RJC Consultancy in Jubail Industrial City for organizations involved in or supporting industrial processing, logistics, engineering, service companies, metal-related supply chains and contractor organizations. For companies pursuing RJC Certification in Jubail Industrial City, Qdot can establish a documented responsible-business framework aligned with the RJC Code of Practices 2024, assess applicable Chain of Custody 2024 requirements where traceability certification is sought, strengthen supplier due diligence, labour and human-rights controls, health and safety, environmental practices, product integrity, records, internal audits and corrective action. The independent audit and certification decision remain with an RJC-approved audit firm and the RJC certification system.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Yanbu Industrial City

Qdot supports RJC Consultancy in Yanbu Industrial City for organizations involved in or supporting industrial processing, logistics, refining-related services, manufacturing, warehouses and supplier organizations. For companies pursuing RJC Certification in Yanbu Industrial City, Qdot can establish a documented responsible-business framework aligned with the RJC Code of Practices 2024, assess applicable Chain of Custody 2024 requirements where traceability certification is sought, strengthen supplier due diligence, labour and human-rights controls, health and safety, environmental practices, product integrity, records, internal audits and corrective action. The independent audit and certification decision remain with an RJC-approved audit firm and the RJC certification system.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Ras Al-Khair City for Mining Industries

Qdot supports RJC Consultancy in Ras Al-Khair City for Mining Industries for organizations involved in or supporting mining, minerals processing, metal-related industry, logistics, supplier services and upstream responsible-sourcing environments. For companies pursuing RJC Certification in Ras Al-Khair City for Mining Industries, Qdot can establish a documented responsible-business framework aligned with the RJC Code of Practices 2024, assess applicable Chain of Custody 2024 requirements where traceability certification is sought, strengthen supplier due diligence, labour and human-rights controls, health and safety, environmental practices, product integrity, records, internal audits and corrective action. The independent audit and certification decision remain with an RJC-approved audit firm and the RJC certification system.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries

Qdot supports RJC Consultancy in Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries for organizations involved in or supporting industrial, logistics, port-linked, downstream and supporting supplier/service operations. For companies pursuing RJC Certification in Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries, Qdot can establish a documented responsible-business framework aligned with the RJC Code of Practices 2024, assess applicable Chain of Custody 2024 requirements where traceability certification is sought, strengthen supplier due diligence, labour and human-rights controls, health and safety, environmental practices, product integrity, records, internal audits and corrective action. The independent audit and certification decision remain with an RJC-approved audit firm and the RJC certification system.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in King Salman Energy Park (SPARK)

Qdot supports RJC Consultancy in King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) for organizations involved in or supporting industrial supply-chain manufacturing, services, logistics, technology and supplier organizations with international responsible-business expectations. For companies pursuing RJC Certification in King Salman Energy Park (SPARK), Qdot can establish a documented responsible-business framework aligned with the RJC Code of Practices 2024, assess applicable Chain of Custody 2024 requirements where traceability certification is sought, strengthen supplier due diligence, labour and human-rights controls, health and safety, environmental practices, product integrity, records, internal audits and corrective action. The independent audit and certification decision remain with an RJC-approved audit firm and the RJC certification system.

RJC Consultancy & RJC Certification in Other MODON Industrial Cities

Qdot supports RJC Consultancy in Other MODON Industrial Cities for organizations involved in or supporting manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, industrial services and supplier operations across Saudi Arabia where RJC-related customer or supply-chain requirements apply. For companies pursuing RJC Certification in Other MODON Industrial Cities, Qdot can establish a documented responsible-business framework aligned with the RJC Code of Practices 2024, assess applicable Chain of Custody 2024 requirements where traceability certification is sought, strengthen supplier due diligence, labour and human-rights controls, health and safety, environmental practices, product integrity, records, internal audits and corrective action. The independent audit and certification decision remain with an RJC-approved audit firm and the RJC certification system.

RJC Implementation Timeline

There is no single implementation period for RJC certification. Timing depends on membership status, organization size, number of sites, certification scope, supply-chain complexity, current management systems, due-diligence maturity, COC applicability and the time needed to generate reliable operating evidence. A smaller retailer or trader with mature controls may progress faster than a multi-site manufacturer, refiner or complex supply-chain organization. RJC commercial members should also plan around the membership requirement to achieve COP certification within the applicable two-year period.

RJC Consultancy and Certification Cost in Saudi Arabia

RJC project cost should be separated into consultancy/implementation costs, RJC membership fees where applicable, and independent audit/certification costs. Key drivers include number of legal entities and sites, workforce, supply-chain complexity, RJC sector category, COP/COC scope, outsourced activities, supplier due-diligence depth, travel requirements, audit duration and corrective-action needs. Qdot can scope the consultancy work, while the RJC and approved audit firm provide their own membership and audit/certification charges.

Why Choose Qdot for RJC Consultancy in Saudi Arabia?

  • Practical implementation aligned to the current RJC Code of Practices 2024.
  • Ability to distinguish mandatory COP certification from voluntary COC certification.
  • Responsible-sourcing and supply-chain due-diligence implementation support.
  • Integration with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 37001 and ISO 37301 systems.
  • Support for retailers, traders, manufacturers, wholesalers and eligible supply-chain organizations.
  • Internal audit, corrective action, management review and certification-readiness support.
  • Clear separation between consultancy and independent RJC audit/certification decisions.
  • Coverage for major Saudi cities, industrial cities and multi-site operations.
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FAQs

RJC is the Responsible Jewellery Council, a global membership and standards organization for responsible business practices in the jewellery and watch supply chain.

The current Code of Practices is COP 2024, which became effective on January 1, 2025.

The current Chain of Custody standard is COC 2024, effective from January 1, 2025.

From January 1, 2026 new certification audits can no longer be conducted against COP 2019 or COC 2017, except limited legacy-certificate activities defined by RJC.

RJC membership is voluntary. However, commercial members are required to achieve certification against the Code of Practices within the applicable membership timeframe.

No. COC certification is voluntary for RJC members and complements COP certification.

No. Qdot provides consultancy, implementation, training, internal audit and certification-readiness support. The independent audit is conducted by an RJC-approved audit firm and the certification process follows RJC assurance rules.

The COP applies to RJC-scope materials including gold, silver, platinum group metals, diamonds and coloured gemstones within the applicable membership and certification scope.

RJC describes the COC standard as applying to traceable and responsibly sourced gold, silver and platinum group metals. Exact applicability should be confirmed against the current COC standard and the organization’s material flows.

RJC introduced a Laboratory Grown Materials Standard in 2025. Organizations handling applicable laboratory-grown materials should assess LGMS requirements in addition to COP requirements.

Yes. Responsible-sourcing due diligence is a major part of COP implementation, including supply-chain risk assessment and management consistent with applicable RJC requirements.

Yes. The COP includes responsible supply chains and human rights, labour rights and working conditions, health and safety and other responsible-business requirements.

RJC includes business-integrity and counterparty-related provisions. Organizations should integrate these with applicable Saudi legal, AML, anti-bribery and internal compliance requirements.

Potentially yes, subject to RJC commercial membership eligibility and the organization’s activities. The certification scope and membership category should be confirmed before implementation begins.

Potentially yes if eligible under RJC membership and certification scope. Trading activities usually require strong responsible-sourcing, counterparty, records and product-integrity controls.

Yes. Existing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 37001 or ISO 37301 systems can provide useful management-system processes that are mapped to RJC requirements.

It depends on scope, sites, supply chain, current maturity and evidence availability. Qdot normally establishes the project plan after an initial eligibility and gap assessment.

Costs vary across membership fees, consultancy and independent audit fees. Audit cost depends on scope, sites, organization size, sector, travel and complexity and should be quoted by an RJC-approved audit firm.

Potentially, subject to RJC scope and audit rules. Multi-site organizations should define legal entities, functions and locations early so the audit approach can be confirmed.

Ask for an RJC eligibility and scope review, COP 2024 gap assessment, responsible-sourcing due-diligence project, COC 2024 readiness assessment, internal audit, training, corrective-action support or full certification-readiness programme.