Gold hallmarking is a purity certification of the precious metal and was voluntary in nature till June 16, 2021, when the government decided to implement mandatory gold hallmarking in a phased manner.
The government on Friday said the third phase of mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts has come into force in 55 new districts in 16 states and one Union territory.
The sale of hallmarked gold jewellery or gold artifacts without a 6-digit alphanumeric Hallmark Unique Identification Number (HUID) is prohibited by the Bureau of India Standards (BIS) after March 31, 2023.
Gold Hallmarking New Rule: Sale of gold jewellery and gold artefacts hallmarked without six-digit alphanumeric HUID, unique identification number shall not be permitted from April 1, the government informed. aaa