Ensuring the Industry’s Voice Is Heard
When issues of importance to the jewelry manufacturing industry arise in Washington and state capitals, MJSA keeps members informed. It also develops public positions that represent the industry’s interests, and ensures that those positions are heard by legislators and government officials.
MJSA retains legislative counsel in Washington, D.C., where John Satagaj tracks federal issues. It also works closely with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) on issues affecting all U.S. manufacturers. It is a member of NAM’s Council of Manufacturing Associations.
News Updates
ASTM Approves Children’s Jewelry Safety Standard for Cadmium Limits (11/2/11)
Illinois Becomes Second State to Restrict Cadmium in Children’s Jewelry (7/1/11)
MJSA Legislative Alerts
Click here to sign up for e-lerts on when urgent federal or state bills are up for a vote, when trade regulations are being reviewed, or when governmental agencies are requesting comments about key decisions.
MJSA members also receive special e-updates that provide the status of proposed state and federal laws, recent rulings on trade issues, and guidelines issued by federal agencies such as the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, and others.
Contact MJSA
Please let the association know about issues of concern to you and about your experiences contacting and obtaining assistance from legislators and regulatory agencies. E-mail MJSA or call 1-800-444-6572, ext. 3025.
MJSA Member Pages
MJSA members can access several online compliance guides, as well as the monthly Capitol Update supplied by legislative counsel John Satagaj. If you are a member, click here; you will be asked to enter your login code and password. If you need assistance, please contact MJSA.
MJSA Capitol Update. This month: The CPSC approves the final rules for the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) regulating lead content in children’s products .
MJSA Guide to Cadmium in Jewelry. Update on federal, state, and industry efforts to regulate cadmium in children’s jewelry. Includes action steps as well as a chart showing the status of all pending and enacted state bills.
MJSA Guide to Lead Laws. A step-by-step guide to the federal Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), as well as state laws regulating lead content in children’s and adult jewelry.
MJSA Guide to the Kimberley Process & System of Warranties. Complying with the Kimberley Process system to prevent the sale of conflict diamonds.