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June 8, 2010

We are the FJATA

The Fashion Jewelry and Accessories Trade Association (FJATA) represents the interests of manufacturers, suppliers and retailers of jewelry and accessories. The FJATA has over 225 member companies, from small independent businesses to large multi-national corporations. Our membership incorporates a highly dynamic and competitive segment of the fashion industry that provides attractive, high-quality jewelry and accessories to adults and children worldwide. More



Recent News

April 30, 2013
FJATA Releases Updated Supplier Code of Conduct
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March 4, 2013
FJATA Submits Comments to DTSC re: GCI Implementation
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February 22, 2013
FJATA Issue Brief: CA Metal-Containing Jewelry Law vs Prop 65 Consent Agreements
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February 7, 2013
Dodd-Frank Section 1502 for the Jewelry and Accessories Industries
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January 30, 2013
WA CSPA Reporting Information for Tier II Reporters
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January 7, 2013
CPSC Supports FJATA Standard
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December 28, 2012
FJATA Comments to EPA on Cadmium Final Reporting Rule
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December 26, 2012
NY 2013 Comprehensive Children’s Jewelry Safety Act Strategy
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October 1, 2012
JVC Completes FTC Jewelry Guide Revision
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October 1, 2012
FJATA Joins Coalition Against Newly Announced CPSC Policy
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September 4, 2012
FJATA NEW Video: RI Bill Ensures Safety of Children’s Jewelry
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July 18, 2012
FJATA Responds to Healthystuff.org Report on Jewelry
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June 20, 2012
FJATA Submits Comments in Support of Legislation to Suspend Import Duties on Jewelry
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June 13, 2012
FJATA Submits Comments to CPSC re: 2014 Agenda
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June 12, 2012
Comprehensive Children’s Jewelry Safety Act Passes in RI
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May 29, 2012
RI Senate Passes Bill Based on ASTM Children’s Standard
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April 11, 2012
FJATA Corporate Social Responsibility Organizations Whitepaper
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March 20, 2012
Canada’s Bill C-408 Toxic Substances Labeling Act
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March 7, 2012
NY S. 4055A (Alesi) Passes Senate Unanimously
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January 27, 2012
California SB 646 Compliance Certificate Requirement Options
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January 23, 2012
FJATA Comments to CPSC re: Reducing 3rd Party Testing Burdens
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January 1, 2012
Effective 2012, CA Compliance Certificates and Cadmium Rule: SB 646/929
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FJATA Achievements

FJATA is proud of its leadership role in ensuring that the fashion jewelry and accessories industry is on the cutting edge of developing new standards and devising best practices. FJATA is working in several state legislatures to advocate against legislation on heavy metals in jewelry that would harm the fashion jewelry industry, deny consumers access to safe products and do nothing to improve jewelry safety.
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Press Releases

May 13, 2013
CA Governor Brown Supports Prop 65 Revisions to Combat Frivolous Lawsuits
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May 8, 2013
CPSC Chairman Praises Fashion Jewelry Industry for Product Safety Leadership
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June 29, 2012
Governor Chafee Signs RI Comprehensive Children’s Jewelry Safety Act into Law
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January 26, 2012
FJATA Submits Opposition to NY A. 1158 Supporting A. 6758-A
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December 6, 2011
FJATA Briefs CPSC Chairman on New ASTM Children’s Standard
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November 1, 2011
ASTM International Publishes Children’s Jewelry Safety Standard
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November 1, 2011
SEC Dodd-Frank Conflict Minerals Roundtable: Comments on Rulemaking
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Activities

FJATA is working on behalf of its members to ensure a promising future for our industry. 2011 is a challenging year for the fashion jewelry and accessories businesses. Our industry has been targeted by consumer groups, federal and state legislators, and regulators ­ but FJATA is working hard to get out the real facts about our industry and the products we are proud to provide American consumers.
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Jewelers Board of Trade

The Jewelers Board of Trade is dedicated to the welfare of its members and the jewelry industry overall, providing industry specific credit information, collections and marketing services. Any jewelry-related business is eligible for membership, or can simply be listed and rated in JBT’s database at no charge. JBT is active in numerous trade shows and industry events and offers educational programs on relevant industry topics.
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Make a Donation

As a not-for-profit trade association, FJATA can only accomplish what funding allows. There are issues to tackle and donations to FJATA’s Legislative Fund will go to succeed in these missions. Contact the Executive Director, Brent Cleaveland, to contribute.


Contact Your Legislator

FJATA encourages industry members, other stakeholders and interested parties to contact their legislators on the federal and state levels. Legislator Directory


Legislation in Action

FJATA members need regular updates on state and federal legislative activity. For a list of pending bills that FJATA is currently following, click here for the interactive PDF.


Job Postings

Post your company’s help wanted ads here and be noticed by the right people. Our web site is at the center of the fashion jewelry industry and delivers highly targeted traffic. Contact us at jobs@fjata.org for rates and to submit your posting.


Current Openings:

  • Materials R & D Director – Manhattan
  • Branded Product Design Director – Rhode Island

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