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BIS Hallmarking — India: hallmarks, history, and town mark
Indian national hallmarking system. Voluntary 2000-2021; mandatory for gold since June 2021 with the introduction of HUID (Hallmark Unique Identification) traceability codes. Each piece carries a 6-digit alphanumeric HUID.
Published May 30, 2026
Quick facts
- Operator
- Bureau of Indian Standards
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Founded
- 2000
- Status
- Active
- Town mark
- BIS logo + fineness + jeweler ID + HUID code (6 alphanumeric)
About the BIS Hallmarking — India
Indian national hallmarking system. Voluntary 2000-2021; mandatory for gold since June 2021 with the introduction of HUID (Hallmark Unique Identification) traceability codes. Each piece carries a 6-digit alphanumeric HUID.
The town mark
The BIS Hallmarking — India strikes a distinctive symbol — BIS logo + fineness + jeweler ID + HUID code (6 alphanumeric). This town mark identifies where a piece was assayed, so spotting it on a ring, chain, or piece of silverware tells you which office tested and guaranteed its metal content.
Visit / official record
Official site: https://www.bis.gov.in/
Sources
- Bureau of Indian Standards IS 1417
- Wikidata Q866935
* Frequently asked
FAQ
- Q. Where is the BIS Hallmarking — India?
- A. It is based in New Delhi, India. It is run by Bureau of Indian Standards.
- Q. Is the BIS Hallmarking — India still operating?
- A. Yes. The BIS Hallmarking — India, founded in 2000, is still assaying and hallmarking precious metal today.
- Q. What hallmark symbol does the BIS Hallmarking — India use?
- A. Its town mark is bis logo + fineness + jeweler id + huid code (6 alphanumeric). That symbol identifies the office where a piece was tested for purity, so you can use it to trace where the item was assayed.
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