Guidance

Hallmarking Act 1973

The current legislation governing hallmarking in the UK.

• From: British Hallmarking Council, Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, Department for Business and Trade, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy and Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
• Published: 12 July 2013
• Last updated: 26 July 2013
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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.