British Hallmarking Council

The British Hallmarking Council is seeking new members

The British Hallmarking Council is seeking new members! If you are interested in the historic practice of Hallmarking, which protects consumers…

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British Hallmarking Council updates EU guidance

The British Hallmarking Council has updated its guidance on hallmarking requirements from 1 January 2021, ahead of the UK’s exit…

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Poll launched for new Platinum Jubilee marks

The Four UK Assay Offices have published two marks to commemorate the Queen’s platinum jubilee. The offices are now asking…

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Assay offices reopen following temporary closures

All four assay offices across the UK have now resumed assay services following their temporary closure in light of the…

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Assay offices close their doors

All four assay offices across the UK have closed their doors amid the coronavirus crisis. The assay offices, in Birmingham,…

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What to do if you see someone breaking hallmarking law

A real frustration for jewellers who make sure they comply with hallmarking law is seeing instances of others flouting the…

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Third of UK gold jewellery sold online suspected as fake, warns BHC

A third of “gold” jewellery being sold online is suspected to be unhallmarked and therefore may be fake, raising concerns…

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BHC introduces new Hallmarking Dealer’s Notice

The British Hallmarking Council (BHC) has introduced a new Hallmarking Dealer’s Notice which is now available and becomes compulsory on…

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What is x-ray fluorescence testing?

The change in the UK jewellery market during the past 15 years has been dramatic and irreversible. Items made outside…

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What does the offshore hallmark mean for the jewellery industry?

“We were extremely happy when the British Hallmarking Council (BHC) finally, after a great deal of pushing and shoving from…

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