FTC Extends Comment Period on Changes to Guide on Jewelry, Precious Metal Marketing Claims

The Federal Trade Commission is extending until June 3 the period for comments on proposed changes to its Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries, it said (here). The FTC is proposing to amend its guidance on marketing claims for precious metal surface applications, products containing more than one precious metal, alloys with precious metals, lead-glass-filled stones, varietals and cultured diamonds (see 1601110014). Other proposed changes in the FTC's Jan. 12 notice would affect use of the word “gem” and treatments to pearl products. Comments were originally due April 4.