Guidance

Hallmarking Act 1973

The current legislation governing hallmarking in the UK.

From:
British Hallmarking Council, Department for Business and Trade, Department for Business, Innovation & Skills, and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Published
12 July 2013
Last updated
26 July 2013 — See all updates

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Hallmarking Act 1973

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The UK is a member of the International Convention on Hallmarking meaning that UK assay offices can mark and UK retailers will accept a Common Control Mark that is struck by all convention countries.

The act has been updated several times since 1973 on advice of the British Hallmarking Council.

Published 12 July 2013
Last updated 26 July 2013 + show all updates

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