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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…
Details of the council's management and members.
This guidance is to help you know how to recognise a hallmark and who to contact about your consumer rights.
Information from the UK's assay offices giving guidance on the Hallmarking Act 1973.
How to comply with hallmarking law if your business supplies items described as precious metal (gold, silver, platinum or palladium).
We supervise the hallmarking activities of the 4 UK Assay Offices to ensure there is adequate provision of hallmarking within the UK.
The new members will be part of the British Hallmarking Council from January 2025 for a period of three years.
The current legislation governing hallmarking in the UK.
Framework documents setting out the relationship between the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and our public bodies.
Guidance for UK jewellery importers and exporters.
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