The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is introducing an improved jade report with additional gemmological information and a user-friendly layout.

According to the institute, the new GIA Jade Report now provides key information in a streamlined format in a bid to enhance the overall experience of industry professionals and consumers.

Fresh additions include a dedicated section under “Results” that details the type, when appropriate; and a table featuring type definitions, which GIA said “further adds to the report’s depth and clarity.”

The commonly used trade term “Fei Cui” will be listed in the comments section when appropriate, with a note explaining that the term refers to jadeite, omphacite and kosmochlor.

“We made these improvements to our ‘Jade Report’ recognising its history, symbolism and overall importance to consumers,” said Tom Moses, executive vice president and chief laboratory and research officer of GIA.