About Hallmark Unique Identification:
- The HUID is a unique 6-digit alphanumeric code consisting of numbers and letters.
- The HUID will be given to every piece of jewellery at the time of hallmarking and it is unique for every piece of jewellery.
- This unique number is stamped manually, on jewellery at the Assaying & Hallmarking centres.
- Present scenario: Earlier, the HUID used to be 4 digits and now both 4 and 6-digit HUIDs are used in the market.
- From April 1st 2023, only 6-digit alphanumeric codes will be allowed.
- Symbol - The BIS Hallmark consists of 3 symbols namely the BIS logo, Purity/Fineness Grade, and a six-digit alphanumeric code
- The authenticity of hallmarked jewellery can be checked by using the 'verify HUID' feature on the BIS Care App.
What is the Bureau of Indian Standards?
- Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India established under the BIS Act 2016.
- Objective: Harmonious development of the activities of standardisation, and quality assurance of goods and articles.
- It works under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
- BIS represents India in International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
