The Code of Practices of the Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices (CRJP) defines responsible ethical, social, human rights and environmental practices for businesses in the Diamond and Gold jewellery supply chain. The Code of Practices was formally adopted by the CRJP Board on 14 September 2006. The Code of Practices is intended as a base code that is applicable to all businesses that are Members of the Council throughout the entire supply chain, from mine to retail. Additional modules for specific Sectors of the supply chain, such as mining, will be developed in coming months.