New regulations is to control the purchase and sale of second hand jewellery. The Ministry of Industry and Trade is moving forward with Jewellery (Dealer's Registration and Transactions) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations. These come into force from 1 December 2013, notes the Council of Ministers Friday, November 22.
These regulations are intended to prohibit any form of advertising, promotion and sponsorship concerning trade in second hand jewellery. This order, the ministry said, to protect the public from aggressive commercial practices.