Editor’s Note
New hallmarking standards for silver jewellery will be introduced in India starting September 1, 2025. Initially voluntary, the system will feature six purity grades and a unique HUID number for each piece, allowing consumers to verify authenticity via an official app. This move aims to enhance transparency and consumer confidence in the market.
A new hallmarking rule for silver jewellery will come into effect from September 1, 2025. Initially, it will be voluntary. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has set 6 purity levels, and each piece of jewellery will have a unique HUID number. This will allow customers to easily verify the jewellery using the BIS app.
According to a report by CNBC Awaaz, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has decided that hallmarking facilities will now be available for silver jewellery. However, it will not be mandatory initially and will remain voluntary. This means customers can choose to buy hallmarked or non-hallmarked jewellery, similar to the initial rollout for gold jewellery a few years ago.
BIS has set 6 purity levels for silver: 900, 800, 835, 925, 970, and 990. Every piece of silver jewellery will now have a unique 6-digit Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number. This ID will instantly reveal the purity of the jewellery and whether it is counterfeit.
After September 1, customers will have both options: to buy hallmarked silver or non-hallmarked silver. However, experts believe most people will now trust hallmarked jewellery more. This will also strengthen the jewellery industry.
Hallmarking means a guarantee of the metal’s purity. In the government-defined process, metals like gold or silver are tested and certified according to BIS standards. This ensures customers get the quality they are paying for.
The biggest benefit of this rule will be for customers. People can now easily use the “Verify HUID” feature on the BIS Care App to check whether the hallmark on the jewellery is genuine or fake. This will help avoid counterfeit and adulterated jewellery.
In 2021, the government made hallmarking mandatory for gold jewellery. Following the same pattern, this system is now being introduced for silver. This will make the entire jewellery market more transparent and increase customer confidence.