Silver’s new iconic rules: White metal jewelry enters Huid regime starting September 1; 5 key things to know
According to the announcement of the Bureau of Standards of India (BIS), the signs of silver jewelry and artifacts will enter the Hallmark unique identity (HUID) regime starting from September 1, 2025.
This is after the announcement by Minister of Food and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi earlier this year that BIS should consider implementing mandatory silver and silver medic logos in line with consumer needs.
Josh once said at the 78th Bis Foundation Day event: “Consumers’ requirements for silver medals.
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Silver’s new iconic rules: 5 things
Voluntary implementation
As of now, the silver jewelry logo will remain voluntary. The marking system has been officially changed.
Purity level
Silver Jewelry will have six purity levels, namely 800, 835, 900, 925, 970 and 990.
The landmark process
Each piece of jewelry will have a six-digit huid, which will indicate its authenticity and purity.
The authenticity of iconic jewelry
Customers can use the “Verification Huid” feature of the BIS Care app to check the authenticity of iconic jewelry.
Follow the old system mark
Silver jewelry is allowed to be marked as old system until August 31, 2025.
Gold logo regulations
On August 1, 2025, the government issued a formal order to modify the logo of the 2020 Gold Jewelry and Gold Products Order.
According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, the central government has made the amendment under the Indian Standards Act (BIS) 2016, after consultation with the Bureau of Standards of India (BIS). Read more
