Govt considering mandatory hallmarking for silver after consumer demands

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..... Govt considering mandatory hallmarking for silver after consumer demands
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Dated:- 6-1-2025
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New Delhi, Jan 6 (PTI) Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday sa .....

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..... id the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) should consider implementing mandatory hallmarking for silver and silver artifacts following consumer demands. "There is a demand from consumers for hallmarki .....

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..... ng of silver. You (BIS) can deliberate and take a call," Joshi said at the 78th BIS Foundation Day event. The government currently mandates hallmarking only for gold jewellery and artifacts, aimed a .....

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..... t protecting consumer interests and ensuring product authenticity. The existing hallmarking system includes a unique six-digit alphanumeric code (HUID), which certifies gold purity. The potential .....

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..... extension to silver hallmarking would mark a significant expansion of India's precious metals quality control measures. PTI LUX HVA
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