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The UK government is announcing its support for the renowned particle physicist Professor Mark Thomson, to be the next Director-General of CERN.
The Joint Committee of Assay Offices’ notice on plating precious metal articles with base metal.
British Hallmarking Council guidance on selling articles of precious metal on the internet, to comply with UK hallmarking legislation.
Briefing from the British Hallmarking Council to the Department of Trade and Industry concerning the draft EU Directive.
Declaration of intent from the British Hallmarking Council and Assay Offices among others, based on the proposals in the EU Directive.
There’s a ban on supplying luxury goods to anyone in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) or Syria, directly or indirectly.
Get help to classify articles of leather and other items in chapter 42 of the tariff for import and export.
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
Report treasure finds to the local coroner within 14 days - items officially defined as treasure, Portable Antiquities Scheme, inquest, valuation, rewards
Two jewellery businesses with an emphasis on creating bespoke commissions are the joint winners of the HALO Award 2023.
This guidance is to help you know how to recognise a hallmark and who to contact about your consumer rights.
Guidance on referring to items such as ‘gold’, ‘silver’, ‘platinum’ or ‘palladium’ where there is no reference to the fineness of the metal.
Government announces plan that will unblock housebuilding to deliver homes for local communities while protecting the environment.
Neon Healthcare Ltd is recalling the specific batch mentioned in this notification as a precautionary measure.
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