BIS Hallmark Registration

The Gold Hallmarking Scheme was introduced by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in 2000. Starting in 2023, the government mandated that all gold jewelry and antiques offered in the market must bear a six-digit hallmarking with a Hallmark Unique Identification Number. Once the jewelry is hallmarked, it will be valid for the entire lifetime. Hallmarking of gold jewelry is a mandatory requirement. It ensures that the gold meets the purity standards of BIS. To get your gold certified through hallmark registration effortlessly, get in touch with Registrationwala. We’ll help you to obtain a BIS hallmark certificate in a smooth and efficient manner.

Importance of Hallmark Registration

The importance of BIS hallmark registration can be understood as follows:

• It makes your business credible and rapidly boosts it.
• It builds customer trust and confidence in your gold and silver jewelry.
• BIS hallmark certificate provides assurance about the genuineness of the precious metal.
• Hallmark registration offers legal protection against any violation.

Types of BIS Hallmark

There are various types of BIS hallmarks for gold and silver. We have mentioned some of them below:

• BIS 916 Hallmark: It certifies that the gold jewelry’s purity is 91.6%. 
• BIS 958 Hallmark: It certifies that the gold jewelry is 95.8% pure - the highest purity level available for gold jewelry in India.
• BIS 875 Hallmark: It indicates that the gold jewelry’s purity stands at 87.5%.
• BIS 750 Hallmark: It shows that the gold jewelry is 75% pure.
• BIS 585 Hallmark: It certifies the gold jewelry is 58.5% pure.
• BIS 990 Hallmark: It indicates the silver jewelry is 99 percent pure.
• BIS 970 Hallmark: It certifies the silver jewelry is 97 percent pure.
• BIS 925 Hallmark: It certifies the silver jewelry is 92.5 percent pure.
• BIS 900 Hallmark: It shows that the silver jewelry’s purity is 90%.
• BIS 835 Hallmark: It indicates the purity of silver is 83.5%.

Documents Required for Hallmark Certificate

Documents Serving as Proof of Establishment

• Company Registration Certificate and MoA 
• Registered partnership deed is needed if the applicant is a partnership firm
• CA certificate is needed if the applicant is a proprietorship firm

Documents Serving as Address Proof of Company 

• Latest receipt of property tax 
• GST registration certificate 
• Income tax assessment order 
• Registration certificate issued by a state government 
• The sale or lease deed agreement 
• Rent agreement with previous rent receipts 

Documents Serving as Proof of Annual Turnover

• Copy of GST returns of the previous financial year 
• In case the firm is new, an undertaking should be collected from the firm with an expected turnover’s estimate and assurance to file the GST return. 

Documents serving as the Signatory’s ID Proof 

• Aadhaar-based verification or digital signature 
• Copy of PAN card, Aadhaar card, passport, driving license or photo ID card issued by a Gazetted Officer (GO) 

BIS Hallmark Registration Process

The hallmark registration process involves several key steps as explained below:

Step 1: Ensure all the required documents for the hallmark license are in place.

Step 2: Visit the official BIS hallmark website.

Step 3: Enter login details if you have an existing account. If not, then create one by filling all the required fields.

Step 4: Upon account creation, you can apply for hallmark registration by filling all the required details.

Step 5: Submit the hallmark application, alongside documents and hallmark registration fees, after cross-checking all the details.

Step 6: A BIS inspector will be assigned to conduct a minute inspection. If he is satisfied with the inspection outcome, he’ll provide you with a BIS Hallmark Registration certificate.

Testing Stages of Hallmarking in India

There are 3 testing stages involved in BIS hallmarking in India, namely, homogeneity testing, purity testing and individual item making. Each step has been explained below:

• Homogeneity Testing: Every item is taken from a given simple to conduct homogeneity testing. These items are checked minutely so as to ensure that they meet the regulatory standards and requirements of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

• Purity Testing: Purity testing involves choosing one of 50 similar items randomly. A preliminary test is performed on the surface of each item. Thereafter, smaller samples are collected for every item’s detailed scrutinization. For checking the gold’s purity and value, the tests are intensified.

Individual Item Marking: Individual item making is the hallmarking process’ final stage of testing. Laser and press are used for imprinting the hallmark on gold based on the test’s final outcome. The gold may be hand-marked in some cases.

Who is barred from the BIS Hallmark License?

If your hallmark license or registration has been canceled under sub-regulation 1(e) of Regulation 7 of the BIS (Hallmarking) Regulations, 2018, then you cannot apply for a fresh BIS hallmark license until one year has passed from the date of cancellation. Similarly, if any individual has been convicted under the Act, they cannot apply for hallmark registration until one year has passed from the conviction date.

Registrationwala’s Assistance in obtaining Hallmark Certificate

Registrationwala can assist you in obtaining the BIS hallmark certificate in the following manner:

• Professional Consultation: Registrationwala offers professional guidance and expert advice throughout the hallmark certificate process. This allows the hallmark applicants to ensure all the requirements are clearly understood and fulfilled. 

• Assistance in Documentation: We at Registrationwala, will help you to prepare and file all the mandatory documents with BIS and help you minimize the chances of getting your application rejected due to incomplete or incorrect paperwork.

• Assistance throughout the Application Process: We’ll handle your application’s filing and make sure that it is done in an accurate and timely manner, to avoid any delays.

• Ensure Compliance: We’ll provide you with our complete assistance to ensure that you comply with the BIS standards and guidelines to make sure that your product meets all the regulatory requirements for hallmark registration.

• Support After Issuance of BIS Hallmark Certificate: Even after you have received your BIS hallmark certificate, we will provide you with our continuous support to help you maintain compliance and assist you in renewing your certificate when required.

Connect with the Registrationwala consultants and receive your Hallmark License from BIS in a hassle-free manner! We look forward to hearing from you!

FAQs About BIS Hallmark Certification

Q1. Is BIS Hallmark Certification mandatory for gold jewelry?

A. Yes, the BIS Hallmark Certification is a mandatory requirement for all the gold jewelries. Without a hallmark, a jeweler cannot sell gold jewelry in India.

Q2. Which precious metals can be hallmarked in India?

A. At present, two precious metals, namely, gold and silver can be hallmarked in India. 

Q3. Which BIS hallmark certifies the highest purity level available for gold jewelry in India?

A. BIS 958 Hallmark certifies that the gold jewelry is 95.8% pure, which is the highest purity level available for gold jewelry in the country. 

Q4. How many testing stages are involved in BIS hallmarking?

A. BIS hallmarking consists of three test stages, namely, homogeneity testing, purity testing and individual item marking.