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Introduction and Its Compliance
Hallmark Certification is a quality certification mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to ensure the purity and fineness of precious metals, specifically gold and silver jewellery. As per BIS regulations, it is mandatory for all jewellers selling gold articles to get BIS registration and hallmark their products. Lawfinity assists jewellers in obtaining Hallmark Certification by managing documentation, coordinating with BIS and ensuring complete compliance with current hallmarking norms under the BIS (Hallmarking) Regulations, 2018.
Why It Is Needed
Hallmarking to certify genuineness and purity of gold, silver ornaments and articles is a consumer protection measure and warns people about cheating on purchasing ornaments. Disclosure has become a regulation in India for certain district s and product ranges of the jewellery sector. Lawfinity ensures that we run your business legally and retain customer trust.
Benefits and Advantages
- Customer Assurance Hallmarking boosts consumer confidence by guaranteeing the purity of the metal, enhancing the brand's reputation.
- Mandatory Legal Requirement Hallmark certification is now mandatory for jewellers and non-compliance can lead to serious penalties.
- Market Competitiveness Certified jewellers enjoy greater market acceptance, especially in urban and export markets.
- Protection Against Fraud Prevents loss of customer trust due to adulterated jewellery and ensures standardized valuation.
- Access to Government Tenders Only BIS-certified jewellers are eligible for certain government contracts and schemes.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a jeweller or retailer dealing in gold or silver articles.
- The premises should be a physical jewellery store or manufacturing unit.
- The premises must be equipped with basic infrastructure for secure storage and display.
- Businesses must be compliant with local business laws (e.g. trade license, GST).
Documents Required
- Proof of business registration (e.g., GST certificate, Shop Act license)
- PAN card of the entity or proprietor
- Aadhaar card of proprietor/authorized signatory
- Proof of premises (Rent Agreement/Ownership Deed)
- Copy of manufacturing/retail registration (if applicable)
- Brand name or logo details (optional)
- Fee receipt of BIS application
- Photograph of retail outlet/workshop
- List of equipment used for purity verification (if any)
Steps for Applying
- Assessment of Business Type: Lawfinity determines whether you need hallmarking as a manufacturer or retailer.
- Preparation of Application: Submission of application for BIS Hallmark Registration through the online BIS portal.
- Document Submission: Uploading of required documents and payment of applicable fees.
- Site Inspection: BIS conducts a physical inspection of the premises to verify business activity.
- Grant of Registration: Upon approval, BIS issues the certificate and grants permission to use the hallmark.
- Use of Hallmark: The registered jeweller can now use the BIS Hallmark on eligible jewellery items.
Penalties
- Penalties Non-compliance with hallmarking requirements may attract: Fines up to ₹1 lakh per offence Imprisonment up to 1 year Seizure of unhallmarked jewellery Cancellation of BIS license Lawfinity ensures that all legal conditions are met, avoiding the risk of such penalties.
Timelines
The process of obtaining Hallmark Certification generally takes 15 to 30 working days
Timelines may vary depending on document verification and government approvals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Because every great business starts with the right answers.
It is a BIS-issued mark certifying the purity of gold and silver jewellery.
Yes, it is mandatory in over 300 districts and for specific jewellery weights.
Yes, any jeweller—small or large—can apply for BIS Hallmark Registration.
Standard purity levels such as 14K, 18K, 22K and 24K are accepted.
Only BIS-approved Assaying & Hallmarking Centres are authorized to hallmark jewellery.
Yes, every retail outlet must obtain a separate BIS Hallmark license.
BIS registration is valid for 5 years, subject to compliance with periodic inspections.
Only BIS-certified articles can be sold legally. Existing stock must be hallmarked through proper channels.
Lawfinity manages end-to-end registration—application filing, documentation, coordination with BIS and compliance support.
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