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We supervise the hallmarking activities of the 4 UK Assay Offices to ensure there is adequate provision of hallmarking within the UK. BHC is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Business…
The British Hallmarking Council's Touchstone award for trading standards teams is currently closed for submissions and will reopen in spring 2026.
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Anna McLoughlin Fine Jewellery wins the Hallmarking Awareness and Learning Online (HALO) Award 2025.
Winners of the Touchstone Award 2025 for hallmarking enforcement and education announced.
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