NAJ News

Brexit opinion from the jewellery industry; preparations, concerns and togetherness

22 October 2019

Jewellers from the NAJ membership share their opinion on what Brexit means for their business right now, and how preparations have been challenging amid the changing shape of Brexit.

ICA Congress tackles challenges in responsible sourcing of coloured gemstones

18 October 2019

BANGKOK, October 17, 2019 – The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) Congress, which took place in Bangkok from October 12-15...

NAJ issue expert guidance notes on Brexit ‘causes for concern’ for Jewellery industry

17 October 2019

Along with other Association members of the British Allied Trades Federation, NAJ has commissioned specific guidance notes in case the UK crashes out of the EU with no deal, which remains unclear despite today’s positive noises from the Prime Mini...

ATA Carnets and Brexit

17 October 2019

The British Chambers of Commerce has been working closely with HM Revenue & Customs to get as much clarity as it can in issuing, processing and regularising Carnets so that that business can continue to ship goods temporarily as efficiently as pos...

Customs planning for a no deal Brexit on 31st October 2019

17 October 2019

The Government is encouraging all businesses to get ready in case we leave the EU on 31st October with “No Deal”, ie. without a withdrawal agreement which would allow a transitional period during which trading with the EU would remain as it is tod...

What does a no deal Brexit look like for federation members?

16 October 2019

The situation remains fluid and the guidance from both the UK government and the EU remains uncertain in many of the details, and the devil is very much in the detail. This note tries to give clear pointers on certain issues I know are of key impo...