Kerala achieves hallmarking feat

October 31, 2023

With the inauguration of a hallmarking centre in Idukki, Kerala became the first state in India to have hallmarking centres in all 14 districts.
The inauguration of these hallmarking centres is a significant step in ensuring the quality and reliability of gold ornaments for consumers.
The Bureau of Indian Standards made hallmarking compulsory with a view to protect customers, especially those not aware of the market, from being taken for a ride by jewellers.
- Hallmarking ensures accurate determination and official recording of the proportionate content of precious metal in the jewellery, artefacts or bullion, and coins.