Compliance
Built on Ethics. Refined with Responsibility.
In the world of precious metals, integrity is not optional — it is essential. At E.ME.KO., compliance isn’t a checkbox. It is a foundation woven into every material we handle, every report we issue, and every partnership we build.
As a Royal Mint-accredited refinery operating within the European Union, we strictly adhere to both legal frameworks and voluntary best practices that define ethical refining. Our clients — from banks to jewelers — rely on us not only for purity, but for peace of mind.
Member of the RJC
E.ME.KO is a proud certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council.
Full certificates: RJC-certificate & COC-certificate
The RJC is the global membership and standards body for responsible jewellery throughout the entire supply chain. It is a mark of trust and transparency that leading brands and jewelers look for when selecting their partners.
OECD-Compliant Due Diligence
We operate in full alignment with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. This means that all incoming materials are screened through robust Know Your Counterparty (KYC) and risk-assessment processes.
We actively avoid any material linked to:
- Conflict zones or sanctioned jurisdictions
- Unethical labor practices
- Environmentally destructive extraction methods
Read our Supply Chain Policy here.
Find here our Annual Compliance & Due Diligence Report (2025)
E.ME.KO. is:
- Accredited by the Royal Mint of Belgium
- Compliant with OECD & EU frameworks
- Supported by Argentor, an institutionally trusted distribution partner
- Fully auditable by third parties upon request
Environmental Responsibility
We believe that high-purity metals should come from low-impact processes. That’s why our operations integrate advanced sustainability measures, including:
- Closed-loop water recovery systems to reduce waste
- Low-emission refining methods to minimize our carbon footprint
- Safe handling and disposal of chemical residues
EU AML & KYC Compliance
As a Belgian-based refinery, E.ME.KO. fully complies with all relevant Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations under EU law. We maintain rigorous internal controls, document trails, and transaction transparency to help protect the integrity of the global metals market.
Report a grievance
Speak up about any issue, concern or unethical practice you might have encountered with regards to E.ME.KO.
Compliance is one of our highest priorities and stakeholders are welcome to reach out, should they feel the need to report any concerns.