From December 7 to 10, 2004, the workshop on legislative basis of precious metals and gemstones trade will take place in Moscow. The event is supported by the GOKHRAN of Russia and Russian Assay Chamber. During the workshop, in particular. The new law on the State Duties will be discussed.

The agenda of the workshop includes reports and discussions on the following topics:

• General legislative basis of precious metals and gemstones trade;
• Prices and taxes;
• Certification and standardisation;
• Control system in the sphere of precious metals and gemstones trade etc.

The event will take place in Moscow, Dmitrovskoe shosse, 27/1, M. Timiryazevskaya, Moscow International Complex Molodezhny. The applications are to be send to CJSC Firma MK and IMC, Kashirskoe shosse, 33, Moscow 115409, tel.: +7 (095) 324-75-64, fax (095) 324-33-50.