Fourth phase of mandatory gold hallmarking begins; 18 districts added
From 5 November 2024, the Bureau of Indian Standards began the fourth phase of mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery, adding 18 districts and taking the total to 361.
Summary
From 5 November 2024, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) began the fourth phase of mandatory hallmarking under the Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery and Gold Artefacts Amendment Order, 2024, adding 18 districts and taking coverage to 361 districts. The amendment order (S.O. 4814(E)) was published in the Gazette of India on 5 November 2024 and came into force on publication. The first phase began on 23 June 2021 (256 districts), the second on 4 April 2022 (32 districts) and the third on 6 September 2023 (55 districts). Over 40 crore gold jewellery items have been hallmarked with a unique HUID.
Key facts
- Start
- 5 Nov 2024 (Amendment Order, 2024)
- Added
- 18 districts
- Total districts
- 361
- Phase 1
- 23 Jun 2021 â 256 districts
- Phase 2
- 4 Apr 2022 â 32 districts
- Phase 3
- 6 Sep 2023 â 55 districts
Practice MCQs 3 questions
After the fourth phase of mandatory hallmarking began on 5 November 2024, how many districts are covered in total?
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Correct answer: B â 361
PIB (Consumer Affairs): following the fourth stage, the total number of districts under mandatory hallmarking stands at 361.
How many districts were added in the fourth phase of mandatory gold hallmarking (from 5 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: C â 18
PIB (Consumer Affairs): BIS added 18 additional districts in the fourth phase.
The first phase of mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery, covering 256 districts, was launched on:
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Correct answer: A â 23 June 2021
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the first phase was launched on 23 June 2021 (256 districts); the second on 4 April 2022 and the third on 6 September 2023.