SFAI member · international network in 70 countries
+90 212 951 02 47 Request a Proposal
Home / Services / IT Risk Management / Responsible Supply Chain Assurance
IT Risk Management

Responsible Supply Chain Assurance

Independent assurance report under the Borsa Istanbul Precious Metals Supply Chain Compliance Directive and the OECD guidance.

Get a proposal for this service +90 212 951 02 47

What is Responsible Supply Chain Assurance?

The Borsa Istanbul Precious Metals Supply Chain Compliance Directive is based on the five-step approach of the OECD guidance on minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas. The fourth step of that approach is an independent third-party audit of compliance work.

ARSEN provides independent assurance on the supply chain compliance reports of precious metals businesses, enabling them to meet the expectations of Borsa Istanbul and international markets.

What does our Responsible Supply Chain Assurance work include?

The OECD five-step framework

    1. Strong company management systems: policy, authorisation, record-keeping, grievance mechanism
    1. Identifying and assessing risks in the supply chain
    1. Designing and implementing a strategy to respond to risks
    1. Independent third-party audit of compliance work (independent assurance report)
    1. Annual reporting on supply chain compliance work

Our service

  • Independent assurance of the compliance report
  • Preliminary assessment and gap analysis
  • Corrective action plan for findings
Proposal request

Get a tailored proposal for Responsible Supply Chain Assurance

Share the scope in a few lines and we will send you our team, timeline and fee proposal in writing. Free of charge and non-binding.

  • Under founding-partner supervision
  • Member of the SFAI international network
  • Written, transparent proposal

or call: +90 212 951 02 47

How do we work?

  1. Preliminary assessmentWe review the management system and the risk assessment.
  2. FieldworkWe test supply records, documents and controls.
  3. Assurance reportWe prepare the independent assurance report to be submitted to Borsa Istanbul.

Who needs Responsible Supply Chain Assurance?

  • Precious metals intermediaries that are members of Borsa Istanbul
  • Refineries
  • Precious metals producers and traders

Which standards is Responsible Supply Chain Assurance based on?

Borsa Istanbul Precious Metals Supply Chain Compliance DirectiveOECD Due Diligence GuidanceISAE 3000

Frequently asked questions about Responsible Supply Chain Assurance

How can I get a proposal for Responsible Supply Chain Assurance?
Share your company and needs via the proposal form and we will send our scope, team, timeline and fee proposal in writing. Phone: +90 212 951 02 47.

Last updated: October 22, 2026

Related services

Most often combined with this service

IT Risk Management

Crypto Asset Platform Audit and Assurance

Asset audits, MASAK compliance assurance and technology infrastructure assurance for crypto asset service providers.

Explore IT Risk Management

Proof of Reserves Audit

The mandatory quarterly reserve audit and reporting for crypto asset service providers under the CMB principle decision.

Explore IT Risk Management

Personal Data Protection Assurance

We set up your KVKK (Turkish data protection) management system, support your own set-up, or independently audit the maturity of your existing system.

Explore

Let's talk about Responsible Supply Chain Assurance.

Tell us what you need and we will define the right scope and team together.

Request a Proposal +90 212 951 02 47
CallRequest a Proposal