From September 1, 2025, BIS hallmarking becomes mandatory for silver jewellery in India, alongside gold. Learn the new rules, hallmark symbols, exemptions, and how it impacts jewellers and buyers.
What is BIS Hallmarking?
BIS hallmarking is a certification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) that verifies the purity and fineness of gold and silver jewellery. It ensures that buyers get exactly what they pay for, protecting them from fraud and substandard quality.
Hallmarking includes:
- The BIS logo
- Purity/fineness grade (in karat for gold, parts per thousand for silver)
- Jeweller’s identification mark
- Assaying & Hallmarking Centre (AHC) code
- HUID (Hallmark Unique Identification ) Number
Key Highlights of the Rule Change:
- Registration with BIS as a hallmarking jeweller.
- Selling only hallmarked jewellery through BIS-approved Assaying & Hallmarking Centres (AHCs).
- Adhering to stricter compliance to avoid penalties.
Industry experts believe this move will:
- Strengthen India’s image as a trustworthy jewellery hub.
- Enhance exports of silver and gold jewellery, as hallmarking aligns with global trade practices.
- Initially challenge small jewellers, but long-term, increase transparency and customer loyalty.
How Buyers Can Check BIS Hallmark
BIS has launched the BIS Care App where buyers can:
- Verify hallmark symbols and purity.
- Check the authenticity of jewellers’ registration numbers.
- Report complaints against fake or non-hallmarked products.
The expansion of BIS hallmarking to silver jewellery from September 1, 2025, alongside gold, is a landmark reform in India’s jewellery sector. It ensures purity, transparency, and global competitiveness, protecting consumers while strengthening the country’s reputation in the international market.
For buyers, it means more confidence in every purchase. For jewellers, it’s a call to embrace compliance and quality as India steps into a new era of hallmarking excellence.
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