Dutch Gold & Silver Federation Joins the RJC

(IDEX Online News) – The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) announced that Federatie Goud en Zilver, the Dutch Federation of Gold & Silver, the master association for entrepreneurs in the gold, silver, watch and gem industry in The Netherlands, has become a member.

“I am delighted to welcome Federatie Goud en Zilver in the Council’s membership. Federatie Goud en Zilver joins more than 310 companies and key international and national trade associations such as Jewelers of America, the American Gem Society, the National Association of Goldsmiths, the British Jewellers Association, the World Gold Council, the Union Française BJOP, the Danish Jewellers Association, Confindustria FEDERORAFI, Club degli Orafi Italia, Platinum Guild International (PGI), the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) and Syndicat Saint Eloi, as Members of the RJC,” said Michael Rae, RJC’s CEO.

“We are indeed proud to be a member of RJC and look forward to the synergy that Federatie Goud en Zilver and RJC can generate to ensure the responsible and ethical advancement of the industry,” said Theo Vermeulen, Secretary-General, Federatie Goud en Zilver.

RJC Trade Association Members play a pivotal role in building awareness of the value of RJC membership. Through their strong national ties, RJC Trade Associations can also assist their members in offering tailored guidance, advice and support in the steps toward RJC Member Certification.