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G7 traceability mechanism implementation delayed for a second time
Plans to support diamond sanctions on Russia with a blockchain-backed traceability mechanism have been delayed for a second time.The G7 and EU nations originally intended to implement the scheme on 1 September 2024, but in June 2024 it was put back to March 2025. And last week it was delayed again, until 1 January 2026.
The announcement was made last week in the 16th sanctions package against Russia, marking the third anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine.The postponement has been widely welcomed within the industry, where many feel the introduction would otherwise be rushed and poorly planned.
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) said an additional 10 months would give diamond companies time to prepare properly. The new sanctions package also requires diamond traders importing rough diamonds of mixed origin to present a Kimberley Process certificate listing all countries of origin “At this stage, there is still considerable uncertainty about how the traceability system will function and how it will be governed, and the G7 must first clarify these aspects,” said CEO Karen Rentmeesters
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WDC Transitions To An Expanded System Of Warranties
Broadening Its Scope Beyond Conflict Diamonds To Encompass Human Rights, Labor Standards, Anti-Corruption, and Anti-Money Laundering
The World Diamond Council (WDC) has fully transitioned to an expanded System of Warranties, broadening its scope beyond conflict diamonds to encompass human rights, labor standards, anti-corruption, and anti-money laundering controls across the global diamond supply chain.
First introduced in 2002 to complement the Kimberley Process for rough diamonds, the voluntary self-regulatory system applies to transactions involving polished diamonds and finished jewelry.
Following a five-year transition period that concluded on Sept. 21, companies trading in diamonds are now required to register on a dedicated WDC digital platform and complete an annual online self-assessment to maintain compliance.
Upon completing the evaluation, businesses receive a unique identification number to include alongside updated warranty declarations on commercial invoices and memos. The WDC initiated the revision in 2017 to modernize industry self-regulation and ensure broader ethical sourcing standards across intermediate and retail markets.
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