HUID in Silver Jewellery: A New Era of Trust, Transparency, and Purity in India
HUID in Silver Jewellery: A New Era of Trust, Transparency, and Purity in India The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution announced the successful implementation of mandatory Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) for silver jewellery and artefacts from 1st September 2025 . Within just three months, over 17 lakh silver items have been hallmarked under this system — reflecting growing trust among both jewellers and consumers. The initiative, led by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) , aims to strengthen purity assurance, eliminate fake hallmarking, and enhance consumer protection through digital traceability . Each hallmarked silver item now carries a unique 6-digit alphanumeric code (HUID) laser-marked on the jewellery, ensuring full transparency from manufacturing to sale. The BIS Care mobile app (available on Android and iOS) allows consumers to verify the authenticity of hallmarked items in real-time, displaying purity, item type, jeweller details,...