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Hallmark Registration in India:
The Complete 2025 Guide
Everything you need to know about BIS hallmarking for gold and silver jewellery — and how Corpzo makes it effortless.

If you're a jeweller, manufacturer, or trader dealing in gold or silver ornaments in India, hallmark registration is not merely a best practice — it is a legal obligation under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act.

Yet for many jewellers, navigating the BIS certification maze feels overwhelming: which category applies to you, which lab to approach, which documents to compile, and what timelines to expect. That's precisely where Corpzo.com, India's trusted compliance solution advisor, steps in to simplify every stage of the process — from document preparation to certificate in hand.

This guide breaks down hallmark registration end-to-end in plain language, so you can make informed decisions and stay on the right side of the law.
Foundation
What Exactly Is a Hallmark, and Why Does It Matter?
A hallmark is an official certification mark stamped on precious metal articles — primarily gold, silver, and platinum — to certify their purity (fineness). In India, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the sole authority that grants hallmarking licenses to jewellers and certifies Assaying and Hallmarking (A&H) centres.

"A hallmark is not just a mark on metal — it is a promise of purity to the consumer, a commitment to quality by the jeweller, and a pillar of trust in India's $80-billion jewellery industry."
Since June 2021, the Government of India made BIS hallmarking mandatory for gold jewellery in 256 districts under Phase 1, subsequently expanded in phases across the country. Selling non-hallmarked gold