A report entitled "Re-discussing the Coral Reefs in Endangered" states that more than 90% of coral reefs will face a crisis by 2030; in 2050, almost all coral reefs will be endangered.
Recently, in order to promote correct coral conservation knowledge and trading practices internationally, the International Jewelry Federation (CIBJO) released its sixth blue book, the Coral Blue Book. This time, the Blue Book is intended to define issues related to coral trade practices and naming.
The International Jewelry Federation said that they hope that the release of the Coral Blue Book will enable the industry or consumers to have a more accurate understanding of corals and to make the industry more healthy and long-term.
The International Jewelry Federation also said that the new Blue Book is a wide range of topics, not only on the classification of treated and untreated corals, but also on artificial products that resemble corals or products that contain coral elements. know how.
The Whole Coral Blue Book is compiled by the International Jewelry Federation Coral Council and can be downloaded from the International Jewelry Federation website.
The birth of the Coral Blue Book marks another new member of the Blue Book series. It is understood that the Blue Jewelry of the International Jewelry Federation is regarded as the most widely accepted jewellery-related standard in the world. There are currently six blue books. Among them, the three blue books of diamonds, gems and pearls have recently been recalibrated. The other two blue books are about precious metals and gemological laboratories.
The Coral Blue Book includes terms used to describe corals and disclose methods for processing corals, as well as definitions and terminology for artificial coral products. The book also describes how to maintain coral jewellery, including a variety of precious coral species.
However, it is reported that the Coral Blue Book is only a practical guide for international trade. American jewelers also need to pay attention to various relevant legal provisions, including natural organic matter, endangered species and related materials.
Sara Yood, head of Japan's Victory Company (JVC), said corals are currently regulated in the United States.
Dealers who want to buy and sell corals need to meet the following requirements: file a declaration with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and obtain approval for their import and export authorizations; receive additional imports from the US Customs and Border Protection Agency. statement. Because some coral materials are completely banned from circulation.
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is also mentioned in the Coral Blue Book. This is an international convention between more than 175 countries, and the signatory countries also include the United States. This international convention is mainly to ensure that international trade does not threaten the survival of wildlife.
In the United States, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora is implemented through the Endangered Species Act, which stipulates the relevant content of the national ban on trade. Preventing harvesting, importing, exporting or selling is classified as endangered. Species or endangered species.
Coral reefs are by far one of the most endangered ecosystems on the planet. There are two types of corals: coral reefs and deep sea corals. Sarah Yard said that deep-sea corals and blue reef corals are commonly used in industry today.
These are all set out in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, which means that if they are not protected, they are likely to be extinct. Other types of red corals used in the jewellery trade are listed in Appendix III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, indicating that they have been strictly protected.
“If a jeweler buys coral for export sales, the most important thing is to verify that the seller has a relevant corals license for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.†Sarah Yard said, “Jewelers need to provide a copy. Detailed electronic documentation for import and export certificates issued by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Before importing and exporting animal products, jewelers should also ensure that they have relevant certificates issued by the US Fish and Wildlife Service."
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