Mandatory Silver Hallmarking Soon: Purity Guaranteed for Consumers

• Silver hallmarking, currently voluntary, is expected to become mandatory soon in India.
• Over 2.3 million silver items have already been hallmarked under the HUID system since September 1.
• BIS Director General Sanjay Garg stated mandatory hallmarking ensures purity and protects consumers from fraud.
• Hallmarks include fineness, BIS logo, jeweler ID, and HUID, helping consumers verify authenticity.
• Mandatory implementation will occur once the necessary infrastructure is fully prepared.

Why It Matters: Silver hallmarking is moving towards mandatory status to ensure consumer trust and purity in jewelry.