| Code of Ethics All members of the Gemmologists Association of Sri Lanka are entrusted with the responsibility To maintain the highest level of personal integrity, honesty and business ethics |
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To comply with all Government laws and regulations relating to the Gem, Gem set jewellery and Gem industry. |
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To support and abide by the regulations, constitution and objectives of the Gemmologists Association of Sri Lanka, or GASL. |
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To provide a standard of certificates comply with GASL standards and service of the highest possible quality commensurate with price. |
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To clearly establish the guarantee and/or service policy regarding all certificates and to fulfill that policy |
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To provide knowledgeable and competent expertise and clearly indicate the true quality of certificates. |
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To adhere to sound business practices and thus ensure continuing service to customers. |
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The Code of Ethics shall apply to all members of the GASL and to all current financial year members. Such as Life members , General members. Honorary members, Associate members, Laboratory members, affiliated teaching institute members |
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The conduct of all members is to be such as to uphold the reputation of the GASL. Their responsibility to the community is to be of paramount importance. |
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Members shall avoid, and discourage, unsubstantiated statements, misleading descriptions (of gems, synthetic and imitation material), and seek to present correct information with truth and impartiality |
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Members should endeavor to explain fully, to members of the public and those untrained in gemmology, the meaning and importance of gemmological terms and names, especially where these relate to a financial transaction (i.e. buying and selling of gem materials). |
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Members may not use, for personal gain, nor disclose, confidential information arising out of work performed for their client or employer. They should not, deliberately or carelessly express professional opinions likely to adversely affect the reputation, business or prospects of other fellows, or members of the Association. |
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If a member seriously believes another member to be guilty of unethical ,illegal or unfair practice, it is their duty to present such information to the Executive committee of GASL for consideration; after first notifying the other fellow or member involved in an appropriate manner |
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Members, when engaged in gemmology must remain impartial and unbiased at all times and not place themselves under any obligation by means of substantial favors. |
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| Standard's for laboratories... |
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| GASL Standards 1.1 |
| The following minimum standards are required for certification of gem stones by the members of The emmologists Association of Sri Lanka GASL. |
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Disclaimers:-
The following conditions have to be followed by any member who plans to carry out any activities by being a member of the Gemmologists Association of Sri Lanka.
The name of the GASl and its logo or membership number can be shown in the certificates with the consent of the Executive Committee of the Gemmologists Association of Sri Lanka. But the use of the, Gemmologists Association of Sri Lanka - GASL, its logo on any publication material or certificate does not mean that the Sri Lanka Gemmologists Association of Sri Lanka take any responsibly for the Laboratory Report provided by the member of the Association. The Gemmologists Association of Sri Lanka take no guarantee or legalities of the results from the use of services or comments made by any member of the Association. |
