The sixth phase of the mandatory hallmarking vide Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery and Gold Artefacts (Amendment) Order, 2026 is in force from 2 March 2026.

With the roll out of this order, mandatory hallmarking will cover additional 7 new districts Rupnagar (Punjab), Banda (Uttar Pradesh), Beed (Maharashtra), Gomati (Tripura), Katihar (Bihar), Beawar (Rajasthan) and Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh), making the total number of districts covered under mandatory hallmarking as 380.

The phased-wise implementation of Mandatory Hallmarking by BIS has expanded steadily across the country:

 

Mandatory hallmarking covers 6 caratages of gold jewellery and artefacts - 14K, 18K, 20K, 22K, 23K and 24KS. However, as per Indian Standard IS 1417: 2016 a provision of 9K Hallmarking is also available, which is currently a voluntary grade.  

The authenticity and purity of the hallmarked gold jewellery items with HUID number, purchased by consumer, can also be verified by using ‘Verify HUID’ in BIS CARE app.

From 01 July 2021 to 05 March 2026, more than 60Cr Gold Items are hallmarked with HUID so far.

BIS carries out several enforcement activities, including raids, based on complaints/information received on misuse of Hallmark or Hallmarking Quality Control Order. These actions aim to protect consumers and strengthen trust in the hallmarking system. In 2025–26, more than 30 enforcement activities were conducted against jewellers for such violations.

Grievance/Complaint can be lodged regarding Hallmarked jewellery/artefacts through BIS Standard Promotion Portal on eBIS website at www.manakonline.in, through BIS CARE APP or by email to complaints@bis.gov.in .

The list of districts and the list of recognised Assaying and Hallmarking centres can be accessed through the home page of BIS website, www.bis.gov.in

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