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The international trade in rough diamonds<\/strong> has for years been subject to special requirements \u2013 primarily to keep so-called conflict diamonds<\/strong> out of legal supply chains. These mostly originate from crisis regions and are used to finance armed conflicts. The Kimberley Process certification scheme<\/strong> is a globally coordinated mechanism designed to ensure that rough diamonds come exclusively from legal sources.<\/p>\n

Certificates and seals: how the system works<\/strong><\/p>\n

As part of this system, extensive regulations<\/strong> apply within the EU to the import and export of rough diamonds. They are intended to ensure that only controlled goods are traded.<\/p>\n

Since 2003, the import or export of rough diamonds into or out of the EU has only been permitted if the goods are accompanied by a valid certificate in accordance with the Kimberley Process<\/strong>. This certificate is issued by a competent authority<\/strong> in the country of origin and must be verified by a Community authority<\/strong> upon entry into the EU. In addition, rough diamonds must be transported in sealed, tamper-proof containers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

What changed in 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

With Regulation (EU) 2025\/1108<\/a> of 23 May 2025,<\/strong> Annex II<\/strong> of the Origin Regulation was adapted. Uzbekistan was newly recognised as a participant country in the Kimberley Process.<\/p>\n

Such updates serve the ongoing alignment with international standards<\/strong> and the continued inclusion of new countries in the control system.<\/p>\n

Responsibility of the Member States<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each Member State designates one or more competent authorities<\/strong> responsible for issuing and verifying the certificates. These authorities submit monthly reports to the Commission<\/strong> on all imports and exports – including certificate numbers, country of origin, weight, value and testing procedures used.<\/p>\n

In addition, diamond industry organisations can introduce internal control mechanisms<\/strong> \u2013 for example, through mandatory supplier declarations<\/strong> or external audits<\/strong>. These are voluntary but serve the purpose of industry self-regulation.<\/p>\n

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Source: zoll.de<\/a> (in German)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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