Govt considering mandatory hallmarking for silver after consumer demands

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..... Govt considering mandatory hallmarking for silver after consumer demands - PTI News Dated:- 6-1-2025 PTI - News - Govt considering mandatory hallmarking for silver after consumer demands - - - Dated:- .....

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..... 6-1-2025 - New Delhi, Jan 6 (PTI) Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday said the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) should consider implementing mandatory hallmarking for silver an .....

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..... d silver artifacts following consumer demands. "There is a demand from consumers for hallmarking of silver. You (BIS) can deliberate and take a call," Joshi said at the 78th BIS Foundation Day event. .....

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..... The government currently mandates hallmarking only for gold jewellery and artifacts, aimed at protecting consumer interests and ensuring product authenticity. The existing hallmarking system includes .....

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..... a unique six-digit alphanumeric code (HUID), which certifies gold purity. The potential extension to silver hallmarking would mark a significant expansion of India's precious metals quality control me .....

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..... asures. PTI LUX HVA - - News - Press release - PIB Tax Management India - taxmanagementindia - taxmanagement - taxmanagementindia.com - TMI - TaxTMI - TMITax .....

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