- Become a Member of RJC
- Visit RJC’s website to apply.
- Scoping and Project Initiation:
- Client and SCS confirm scope of project.
- Client signs Work Order and returns to SCS to initiate project.
- Data Collection
- SCS provides an overview of project milestones.
- Client prepares for the audit by completing a Self-Assessment against the Code of Practices or the Chain-of-Custody Standard.
- SCS works with client to clarify Self-Assessment requirements.
- Audit
- SCS requires an onsite audit of a select number of facilities to verify the client has systems in place that conform to the requirements defined in the applicable RJC Standard.
- Cost will vary according to the size of the business, the types of risks, and the areas where the business operates.
- Reporting
- Auditor reviews data and findings from the audit and writes a report for the client’s approval.
- Certification Decision
- Upon successful RJC Verification, SCS will submit our Statement of Conformance to the RJC, who will then determine certification status of the client.
- Certified RJC members are issued a unique RJC Certification number which is made publicly available on the RJC website.
- Certification Maintenance
- Certification Period is for three years.
- If applicable, a Mid-Term Review (Code of Practices) or Surveillance Audit (Chain-of-Custody Standard) will be conducted during the Certification Period to verify that the Certified Member’s system continues to work effectively.
- At the end of the Certification Period, a Re-Certification Audit is required to renew the Member’s Certification.