Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) Number

On 6th March, 2023, the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs said that the sale of gold jewellery mandates a Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) from April 1, 2023.

About HUID

  • Before 1 July 2021 hallmarked Jewellery consisted of the following four marks:

  • With the introduction of six digits alphanumeric HUID code from 1 July 2021, the four marks have now been replaced by three marks for gold jewellery/ artefacts as given below:

  • Symbol : The BIS Hallmark consists of 3 symbols namely the BIS logo, Purity/Fineness Grade, and a six-digit alphanumeric code
  • Authenticity: The ....
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