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Hallmark registration certifies the purity of gold and silver articles as per Indian Standards, overseen by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). To ensure quality, manufacturers and sellers must obtain hallmark certification, which involves inspection and testing conducted by a BIS-approved assaying and hallmarking center.
- What Is Hallmarking?
Hallmarking is the process of certifying the purity of precious metals like gold and silver, following specific regulatory standards. A hallmark, or quality mark, is stamped on the article as proof of its purity. This process includes assaying the metal content and fineness, thus ensuring consumers receive genuine, high-quality items and helping prevent fraud.
- New Marking Method
The BIS has introduced a new hallmarking method that features a unique identification number, a BIS hallmark, and the metal’s purity. Since 2019, it has been mandatory for gold artefacts and jewelry to be hallmarked. Registered jewelers can sell certified gold articles marked with hallmarks.
- Importance of Hallmark Registration Certification
● Certifies purity and quality of precious metals.
● Mandatory for manufacturers and sellers of gold and silver in India.
● Helps prevent market fraud and counterfeiting.
● Globally recognized as a mark of quality.
● Increases resale and investment value due to assurance of purity.
- Hallmark Registration Process in India
The hallmarking procedure consists of three stages:
1. Homogeneity Testing: Samples are tested to ensure compliance with BIS standards.
2. Purity Testing: A random sample undergoes thorough testing, including surface tests and detailed assay tests to determine gold’s purity and fineness.
3. Individual Item Marking: Once testing is complete, items are marked using laser, press, or hand marking.
- Documents Required for Hallmark Registration
● Registration certificate from ROCs with MOA (Memorandum of Association).
● Partnership deed (if applicable).
● CA certificate for proprietorship firms with turnover over ₹40 lakhs.
● GST registration.
● Sale/lease deed agreement.
● Latest property tax receipt and rent agreement.
● Income tax assessment.
● Registration with state government authority.
● ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, passport, etc.).
● Aadhaar-based verification or e-signature.
● Location map of premises.
● Copy of GST returns for the previous financial year.
● Undertaking for new firms regarding expected turnover and GST returns.
- Procedure for Hallmark Registration with GTS
● Consultation: Understand the registration process, fees, and requirements.
● Documentation: Gather necessary documents with guidance from Vakilsearch.
● Application Submission: Submit the application to BIS.
● Application Review: BIS will review and inspect the precious metal.
● Hallmarking: If standards are met, BIS will hallmark the metal.
● Issuance of Certificate: Receive the hallmark registration certificate.
● Renewal: Hallmark registration is valid for one year and can be renewed with GTS’s assistance.
- Eligibility Restrictions for Hallmark Registration
● Individuals with canceled hallmark jewelry registration cannot reapply for one year from the cancellation date.
● Those convicted under the Act are ineligible to apply for one year from the conviction date.
- Types of BIS Hallmarking Registration Certificates
1. For Jewellers or Showrooms: Mandatory for manufacturers and sellers of gold and silver jewelry. Each sales outlet must obtain BIS hallmark registration.
2. For Assaying & Hallmarking Centres: BIS-certified centers that evaluate and mark the purity of precious metals.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Hallmarking is the process that certifies the quality and purity of precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum. It involves testing the metal and marking it with a unique code that signifies its purity and authenticity.
In India, the metals that are hallmarked are gold and silver. Hallmarking for platinum is currently optional.
The hallmarking scheme in India is operated by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). BIS is responsible for establishing standards for hallmarking, testing precious metals, and issuing hallmarking certificates.
The primary goals of the hallmarking scheme include protecting consumers from adulterated precious metals, fostering consumer confidence, and supporting the growth of the precious metal industry by upholding high standards of quality
The BIS hallmark for gold jewellery is a certification mark that signifies the purity of the gold used. It features a triangular shape containing the letters ‘BIS,’ along with the specific purity grade of the gold.
The BIS can revoke a jeweller’s hallmarking license if the jeweller is found to violate hallmarking rules and regulations. This includes using counterfeit hallmarks, providing false information, or failing to comply with the required standards of purity and quality.
Yes, the hallmarking fees in India are typically based on the weight of the metal being hallmarked, as well as the number of items. These charges may vary depending on the jeweller and the specific location.
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