Charles Perroud Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
July 04, 11
(IDEX Online News) – The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) on Monday announced that Charles Perroud, a major French producer of gold jewelry, has become certified against the ethical, human rights, social and environmental standards established by the RJC Member Certification System.
RJC Certified Members have the benefit of recognition against an international certification system, supporting their own reputations and enhancing consumer confidence in the jewelry supply chain more generally.
“Joining RJC only in January 2011, they are indeed to be commended for the great dispatch in achieving their certification status,” says Michael Rae, RJC’s CEO.
“We are most proud to have achieved this important certification and we look forward to support and encourage the jewelry industry to follow suit,” says Pierre Lattard, Director General, Charles Perroud.
Charles Perroud was founded in 1880 and is well known as a designer and manufacturer of medals, earrings, pendants, necklaces and rings, employing 130 people and relying on a dynamic research and development department.
The company’s success is due to its commitment to state-of-the-art technology in manufacturing. Charles Perroud is one of France’s major producers of gold jewelry, selling about $22 million of it annually and exporting about 40% of total production.