World Diamond Council’s Revised System of Warranties Takes Effect
IDEX reports that the World Diamond Council’s updated System of Warranties has reached its transition deadline for the trade. Read the source for the registration and self-assessment requirements.
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IDEX covers the point at which the World Diamond Council’s revised warranty framework moves from voluntary invoice language to a registration-based process for the diamond trade. The piece outlines what companies must now do to remain compliant and how the scope has widened. Read the original for the exact steps, dates, and identification-number mechanism.
Industry Impact
For most D-Loupe businesses, the compliance function is one person, often the owner, so a shift from a printed invoice line to annual registration and self-assessment is a real administrative task rather than a formality. Our assessment is that larger buyers and banks will start asking suppliers for proof of registration, turning a voluntary code into a practical condition of doing business. Firms that register early protect their place in the supply chain, while those that delay risk friction on shipments and financing. The widened scope into labor and anti-money-laundering standards means the paperwork now touches areas many small trading offices have not formally addressed.
Next Steps
- Check whether your business is registered on the World Diamond Council portal and complete the self-assessment if not.
- Store your identification number where invoicing staff can add it to memos and invoices.
- Ask your main buyers whether they will require the number before shipping.
- Review your labor and anti-money-laundering documentation against the widened scope.
- Raise any uncertainty with your customs broker or lawyer rather than guessing.