CERTIFICATIONS

What is SA8000 certification?

SA8000 is an auditable certification standard that encourages organizations to develop, maintain, and apply socially acceptable practices in the workplace.

It was developed by Social Accountability International (SAI) for setting global standards on workers’ rights and workplace conditions, including all existing international agreements such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ILO conventions (International Labour Organization), international human rights standards and national labour laws.

What is RJC certification?

RJC Certification ensures members operate their business in a way that meets ethical, social, human rights and environmental standards covering the entire jewellery and watch supply chain.

RJC Code of Practices (COP) demonstrates commitment to sustainable development and responsible jewellery.

RJC Chain of Custody (COC) certification gives customers and suppliers the assurance they need about how products and materials have been sourced, traced, and processed through the supply chain.

What is ISO 14001 certification?

ISO 14001 specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that an organization can use to enhance its environmental performance.

ISO 14001 is intended for use by an organization seeking to manage its environmental responsibilities in a systematic manner that contributes to the environmental pillar of sustainability.

What is ISO 45001 certification?

ISO 45001 specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system, and gives guidance for its use, to enable organizations to provide safe and healthy workplaces by preventing work-related injury and ill health, as well as by proactively improving its OH&S performance.

Better Silver S.p.A. regularly verifies that all materials (Silver and Gold) used in its production cycle come from LBMA Good Delivery List refineries or RJC 2019 COP / RJC CoC certified suppliers.
The validity of the certificates of silver and gold refiners and suppliers from which Better Silver Spa sources is cross checked on the LBMA and RJC websites.

The management system of Better Silver Spa stipulates policies and procedures with clear

responsibilities and adequate training for all personnel to guarantee the correct implementation of “Due diligence for responsible sourcing from conflict-affected and high-risk areas”, in accordance with the requirements of RJC COP 2019, provision 7, and of OECD Due Diligence Guidance.

Risk assessment is carried out every year during Management Review when the validity of the certifications is checked as described above.
The last check was carried out on January 10, 2024.