GOLD HALLMARKING
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW RULES
Published By Livemint | 22 Mar, 2023
New rules
Gold hallmarking is a purity certification of the precious metal
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Deadline
The new gold hallmarking rules will come into effect from April 1
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Here's all you need to know about the new rules
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HUIN
No gold artifact will be sold in India without a 6-digit alphanumeric Hallmark Unique Identification Number (HUIN)
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Reason
The step was taken to safeguard consumer interests and enhance confidence in jewellery purchase
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Traceability
The HUID number allows users to trace their jewellery and verify its purity
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Old hallmark
Old hallmarked jewellery with four marks and no HUID will not be allowed for sale
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Old jewellery
Jewellery hallmarked under the old scheme in possession of customers will continue to be valid
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