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The current legislation governing hallmarking in the UK.
Guidance for Trading Standards officers on how to enforce the hallmarking law.
Annual reports of the British Hallmarking Council.
All dealers supplying precious metal items must display the new version from 1 May 2020.
Annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The British Hallmarking Council (BHC) clarifies the legal position on marking bonded gold, rolled gold and gold plated products.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The new members will be part of the British Hallmarking Council from January 2025 for a period of three years.
The Touchstone Award, sponsored by the British Hallmarking Council, is a national award for trading standards in hallmarking.
Principles and guidance on sponsors’ marks, logos and town marks.
All 4 offices have now reopened and are providing assay services.
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