What is BIS Hallmark License?
The BIS hallmark is a hallmarking system for gold as well as silver jewellery sold in India certifying the purity of the metal. It certifies that the piece of jewellery conforms to a set of standards laid by the Bureau of Indian Standards, the national standards organization of India. India is the second biggest market for gold and its jewellery. India imports in excess of 1000 tons annually (including unofficially smuggled gold) with negligible local production. The annual gold imports are around 50 billion US$ next only to crude oil imports widening the trade deficit.
The BIS Hallmarking Scheme has been aligned with International criteria on hallmarking. As per this scheme, Registration is granted to the jewellers by BIS under Hallmarking Scheme. The BIS certified jewellers can get their jewellery hallmarked from any of the BIS recognized Assaying and Hallmarking Centres.
Why this License is Required?
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certified jewellers can get their jewellery hallmarked from any of the BIS recognized Assaying and Hallmarking Centre. The main objective of assaying and hallmarking is to protect a consumer against victimization of irregular gold quality.
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Who can get BIS Hallmark License?
Gold
Silver
Jewellers
Document Required for BIS Hallmark License
- Document Authenticating Premises of the Centre
- Proof of Identity of signatory
- Document showing capability of XRF tester to detect Cd, Ir & Ru in Gold or Cd & Pb in Silver articles
- Document showing availability of certified reference material (CRM) (5.6) (Certificate from Govt. of India or NABL Accredited Lab).
- Document showing participation of applicant in Inter Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program
- XRF testing (asses capability of XRF machine for purity, detection of Cd, Ir, Ru and Pb) Report
- Documents establishing of the firm
- Identification Mark / Logo Owned by the firm and to be used as a Component of Hallmark on our Jewellery/Artifacts. (Only Jpg file required)
- Layout Plan of centre indicating testing area, office etc.
- Affidavit cum undertaking (Form V).
- Document for Proficiency Testing/Inner Laboratory Test Comparison
- Document of Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Map indicating location of premises from Nearest Landmark.
- Lasted Quality Manual
- List of Employee
- Any other documents or clarification (If Applicable)
Role of Shamkris and Process of BIS Hallmark License
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to compliance with mandatory licence requirements in the organization. A simple and guidance methodology help organisation to achieve licence in a timely manner and cost-effective. Shamkris support 100% in advisory, Guidance, Compliance with respect to license requirements to obtain approval.
The License process described below:
- Advisory for the document required
- Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
- Application File
- Inspection by the department if required
- Liason department
- Yearly Compliance if Applicable
- Renewal when due
Who can issue the BIS Hallmark License?
FAQ
The BIS hallmark is a hallmarking system for gold as well as silver jewellery sold in India certifying the purity of the metal. It certifies that the piece of jewellery conforms to a set of standards laid by the Bureau of Indian Standards, the national standards organization of India.
The BIS certified jewellers can get their jewellery hallmarked from any of the BIS recognized Assaying and Hallmarking Centres.
Hallmarked jewellery validates that the metals used in that piece of jewellery adheres to the rules and regulations of BIS act. … As per BIS, hallmarking is done to protect the public against contamination and also to compel gold jewellers and manufacturers to maintain legal standards of fineness and purity.