New Delhi, Dec 4: India’s push to strengthen purity assurance in the silver jewellery market has gained significant momentum, with more than 17 lakh silver items hallmarked with the mandatory Hallmarking Unique Identification (HUID) within just three months. While silver hallmarking remains voluntary, any hallmarked silver article must now carry a unique six-digit HUID code. The BIS reported that purity grades 925 and 800 dominate hallmarking, and the southern region leads in overall volume. Popular hallmarked items include payals, silver diyas, plates, idols and coins, with 800 and 925 purity grades being most common. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi called the initiative a major step toward eliminating fake hallmarking and building consumer trust.
What HUID means for consumers
HUID, a six-digit alphanumeric code laser-marked on each hallmarked silver item, brings complete digital traceability similar to the system already established for gold. Consumers can verify authenticity instantly using the BIS CARE app, which displays details on purity, the jeweller, and the hallmarking centre. The app supports 12 languages and aims to simplify verification for buyers nationwide. With seven purity grades now covered under revised standards, BIS is also conducting extensive outreach to jewellers and consumers to ensure smooth adoption ahead of the mandatory rollout on 1 September 2025.
Building on the gold hallmarking ecosystem
The success of the HUID system for gold—where more than 56 crore pieces have been hallmarked so far—has paved the way for extending digital hallmarking to silver. Supported by 1,610 BIS-recognised hallmarking centres and over two lakh registered jewellers, the hallmarking process is fully digitised from testing to laser marking. BIS says the introduction of HUID for silver will strengthen consumer protection, curb adulteration, and promote transparency in trade as demand for authentic precious metal products continues to rise.
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