The move aligns with ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and consumer trust, mirroring hallmarking practices long undergone for gold. Notably, hallmarking for 9-karat gold has already been made compulsory, and BIS has now greenlit the inclusion of 7-karat gold within regulatory norms. Additional new requirements include recording the weight of the item and incorporating a photograph of the jewellery on hallmark certification labels for gold pieces.

These measures come amid continuous industry developments—BIS earlier inducted 9-karat gold into mandatory hallmarking, boosting trust and affordability in gold purchases. Parallel calls from the India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA) have urged BIS to permit self-hallmarking of silver products to reduce compliance costs borne by jewellers.

Key Highlights:

• Silver jewellery hallmarking becomes mandatory from September 1, 2025.

• 9-karat gold already under mandatory control; 7-karat gold also permitted for hallmarking.

• Hallmarked gold must now display item weight and a photographic image, enhancing consumer protection.

• Industry stakeholders are pressing for self-hallmarking rights for silver, citing operational efficiency.

These expanded hallmarking standards are part of a broader strategy to reinforce industry integrity and safeguard buyers, especially in an evolving jewellery market.