Voluntary HUID-Based Silver Hallmarking Begins from September 1, 2025, Across India

A new era of silver jewellery hallmarking began on September 1, 2025, with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) launching voluntary Hallmarking Unique Identification (HUID)-based silver hallmarking. This initiative aligns with existing gold hallmarking norms to empower buyers with traceable verification of purity and authenticity.

New HUID-Based Hallmarking for Silver Jewellery

The revised standard IS 2112:2025 officially replaces the previous IS 2112:2014 and introduces HUID-based hallmarking for silver articles on a voluntary basis. Under the new system, each hallmarked silver item will carry a unique HUID code, purity grade, and the BIS Standard Mark featuring the word ‘SILVER’ , a format that improves traceability across the supply chain. 

Consumers can now access item details such as type, purity, date of hallmarking, Assaying and Hallmarking Centre (AHC) credentials, and jeweller’s registration number through the BIS Care App.

Seven Defined Purity Grades and Added Transparency

IS 2112:2025 introduces 7 purity grades: 800, 835, 925, 958, 970, 990, and 999. Of these, 958 and 999 have been recently added. This simplified format replaces the earlier 4-symbol hallmark that included assay and manufacturer identifiers. The change mainly provides greater clarity and parity with the gold hallmarking system.

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Infrastructure and Industry Response

Currently, 230 AHCs certified by BIS operate in 87 districts to ensure the accuracy of silver jewellery testing. During FY 2024-25, over 32,00,000 silver jewellery articles were hallmarked under the old system. To facilitate a seamless transition, BIS conducted a stakeholder meeting on August 7, 2025, with more than 80 attendees, including jewellers and consumer representatives, and has launched awareness campaigns nationwide through its branch offices and social media initiatives.

Consumer Benefits and Transparency Boost

This voluntary hallmarking framework is built to protect consumer rights and deter fraud in the silver trade. With the ease of verification via the BIS Care App, consumers are now empowered to make informed decisions backed by digitally accessible records, thereby improving trust in silver purity.

Conclusion

The start of HUID-based hallmarking for silver from September 1, 2025, is a significant step towards improving quality assurance in India’s jewellery market. With enhanced transparency, standardisation, and consumer empowerment through digital tracking, this voluntary move sets a benchmark for precious metal compliance.

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