Archive for the ‘Responsible Sourcing’ Category

If you sell jewelry to customers in the European Union (EU)—whether through your own website or marketplaces like Etsy, Amazon, or eBay—the EU’s new General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) applies to you. This updated regulation, effective as of December 13, 2024, replaces older safety rules and underscores the EU’s commitment…

Secondary sanctions are penalties that the U.S. government can apply not just to companies directly doing business with restricted countries but also to those who work indirectly with them. For example, if a U.S.-based jewelry business buys gemstones or metals from a supplier linked to a restricted area like Russia…

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The sale of most ivory items is now prohibited in the United States by law. If you have inherited pieces of jewelry or luxury goods made with ivory or ivory components, you can donate them to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS). The USFWS Office of Law Enforcement’s National…

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