Responsible sourcing services help protect your brand, and profits.

UL-STR Responsible Sourcing is an accredited monitor for numerous certification programs evaluating social and environmental risk including; California Transparency in Supply Chains Act (SB 657), Dodd-Frank Act (conflict minerals), and C-TPAT Security Assessments. Our social compliance audits provide credible and reliable information on your supply chain integrity, regulatory compliance, and the working conditions of your labor force.

Responsible Jewellery Council Accreditation
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) is an international not-for-profit organization with over 300 member companies across the jewelry supply chain committed to promoting responsible ethical, human rights, social and environmental practices in a transparent and accountable manner from mine to retail.

To verify conformance with the RJC Code of Practices, and become certified under the RJC System, commercial RJC members must undergo an audit by an RJC accredited, third-party vendor. As the first Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) and Auditor accredited to carry out RJC conformity assessments, STR Responsible Sourcing has performed over 70% of the completed RJC Verification Assessments, and can help verify your conformance with the RJC Code of Practices, and prepare for certification under the RJC System.

C-TPAT Compliance
The flow of goods through the supply chain can present a liability if it does not follow a prescribed route or meet regulatory guidelines. Since 2002, UL-STR Responsible Sourcing has developed and executed a wide range of services designed to address compliance with the U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and the EU Authorised Economic Operator (AEO).

UL-STR Responsible Sourcing’s FaST reporting provides an easy to read summary and individualized recommendations for improvement to help you identify and address security breaches and deficiencies to help mitigate brand risk, and fully comply with C-TPAT standards.

Raw Mineral Traceability
With personnel in 35 countries and the ability to operate in over 140 countries, UL-STR Responsible Sourcing is equipped to follow a supply chain to its most remote source. Our raw mineral traceability programs easily integrate with your current sourcing practices to trace your products’ components, verify documentation of origin and trade, and provide objective evidence of the source of raw materials used in your products.