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BIS JEWELLERY REGISTRATION SERVICES
INTRODUCTION
BIS Jewellery Registration is a mandatory requirement for jewellers dealing in gold and silver jewellery in India. This registration authorizes jewellers to sell hallmarked jewellery in compliance with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) regulations, ensuring purity, authenticity, and consumer protection.
With the compulsory implementation of the 6-digit HUID (Hallmark Unique Identification) system, BIS Jewellery Registration has become essential for legal operation in the jewellery sector. The HUID-based framework brings transparency and traceability by linking every hallmarked jewellery article to a registered jeweller and a BIS-authorized hallmarking centre.
We provide end-to-end consultancy for BIS Jewellery Registration for both gold and silver, including application filing, documentation preparation, portal coordination, and support during verification and approval stages, ensuring smooth compliance with the latest BIS guidelines.
Our structured approach helps jewellers obtain and maintain BIS registration efficiently, reduce compliance risks, and build long-term trust with customers by legally offering certified and hallmarked jewellery.
BIS JEWELLER REGISTRATION
BIS Jeweller Registration is the official authorization issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) that permits jewellers to sell hallmarked gold and silver jewellery in India. This registration certifies that the jeweller complies with national quality standards and deals only in precious metal articles that have been tested and certified at BIS-recognized Assaying and Hallmarking Centres.
•Mandatory Registration Requirement
As per government notifications, hallmarking of gold jewellery is mandatory across notified districts in India. Jewellers dealing in commonly traded gold purities such as 14K, 18K, 20K, 22K, 23K, and 24K must obtain BIS Jeweller Registration before selling hallmarked jewellery.
Permitted Exemptions:
- • Jewellers with annual turnover below ₹40 Lakhs
- • Traditional jewellery such as Kundan, Polki, and Jadau
- • Articles weighing less than 2 grams
•How the BIS Hallmarking System Operates
Registered jewellers submit their jewellery articles to BIS-recognized Assaying and Hallmarking Centres for scientific purity verification. After successful testing, each article is permanently marked with the following three identifiers:
BIS Logo: Official triangular mark indicating BIS certification
Purity/Fineness Mark: For example, 22K916 for 22-karat gold
HUID: A unique 6-digit alphanumeric Hallmark Unique Identification code
Key Benefits
For Jewellers
Enhances business credibility and builds customer trust. BIS hallmarking positions the jeweller as a compliant and quality-driven enterprise.
For Customers
Ensures complete transparency by guaranteeing the declared purity of jewellery. For example, 22K gold is certified as 91.6% pure.
Legal & Regulatory Security
Protects jewellers from penalties, seizures, and prosecution. Non-compliance may attract fines up to ₹5 lakh or imprisonment as per applicable laws.
Registration Process & Documentation
Application Submission
Applications are submitted online through the official BIS Manakonline portal or the National Single Window System (NSWS), ensuring a transparent and paperless process.
Registration Fee & Validity
BIS has waived the registration fee for jewellers to promote compliance. Upon approval, the registration certificate is issued instantly and remains valid for the lifetime of the business, subject to continued adherence to BIS norms.
