| Comment Number: | 534660-00024 |
| Received: | 8/13/2008 11:52:53 AM |
| Organization: | Altemueller Jewelry |
| Commenter: | Mark Noelke |
| State: | MO |
| Agency: | Federal Trade Commission |
| Rule: | Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries |
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Comments:
I have been involved in the jewelry industry for the last 28 years and I would like to comment about the proposed changes for the use of the term "platinum" I feel: *that platinum/base metal jewelry should not be allowed to use the term "platinum" *that the current FTC proposal is unworkable in terms of industry implementation and would be confusing to consumers. *and that it is not in harmony with international standards *The submission will also reiterate a suggestion the task force made in 2005, when this matter was first raised, which is to recommend that the FTC consider a new and different name for jewelry comprised of platinum and base metals. Thank you very much for listening to my comments. Mark L. Noelke