The Dodd Frank Act is a significant law sure to have a wide ranging impact on the jewelryindustry. the legislation, passed in 2010, addresses “conflict minerals” identified as tin,tantalum, tungsten and gold. pursuant to dodd frank, companies that are listed with thesecurities and exchange commission (sec), and that use these minerals will have to providespecific information to the public concerning the minerals. companies that supply sec listedcompanies (either directly or indirectly) will be impacted and may have to institute newmeasures governing their supply chain.
Contents included in guide
- A summary of Dodd Frank and how it impacts companies dealing in these minerals (tintantalum tungsten and gold)
- The impact of Dodd Frank on non-sec listed businesses
- Suggestions on practical steps supplies can take to meet the needs of their customersthat must file reports with the sec (or their customers that in turn supply sec reportingcompanies) and examples to illustrate these steps
- FAQ’s that might be helpful to your understanding of the impact of dodd frank on yourcompany and definitions of important terms, with explanations.