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Seven more districts added in 6th phase of mandatory hallmarking of gold j
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The move is part of the phased implementation of mandatory hallmarking being carried out by the Bureau of Indian Standards to ensure the purity of gold jewellery and protect consumer interests.
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India expands international role at IEC, ISO as BIS leads 15 global standa
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's growing presence comes as BIS accelerates domestic reforms to strengthen quality infrastructure, expand hallmarking, and enhance digital surveillance to curb misuse of certification marks.
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BIS hallmarking strengthening consumer trust, India's quality ecosystem: U
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"Quality is not a choice, it is a responsibility we owe to our citizens, industry and the market," Joshi said while addressing the 79th BIS Foundation Day celebrations event held in New Delhi.
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Consumer Affairs Minister chairs governing council meeting of Bureau of In
Updated : 1 year ago IST
During his presidential address, the Union Minister said BIS has brought 371 districts in the country under mandatory hallmarking scheme of jewellery thereby, providing quality assurance to consumers. He directed that more districts be also added in the coming year. He laid special emphasis
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Bureau of Indian Standards Assam govt hold 2nd state-level meeting on qua
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Guwahati Branch Office, in collaboration with the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Department, Government of Assam, successfully organized the 2nd meeting of the State Level Committee (SLC) on Standardization, Quality Systems, and
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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Celebrates 25 Years of Gold Hallmarking at GJ
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 9: The Indian gems and jewellery industry witnessed a momentous occasion as Pralhad Joshi, Hon'ble Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Minister of New & Renewable Energy, graced the prestigious India Gem & Jewell
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40 crore gold jewellery pieces hallmarked since hallmarking was introduced
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Speaking at the Gems & Jewellery Conference organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi, she highlighted hallmarking's transformative impact on the jewellery industry by ensuring quality, transparency, and consumer trust.
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"BIS influenced both industry, consumers across country": Union Minister P
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Minister Goyal said, "In this manner, BIS has significantly influenced both the industry and consumers across the country, leading to notable transformations in the hallmarking of jewellery. It has been brought to my attention that hallmarking facilities are now accessible in nearly 340 dist
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Centre notifies third phase of mandatory hallmarking to come into force fr
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The state-wise list of newly added 55 districts under the mandatory hallmarking is available on the website of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the hallmarking section.
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Consumer affairs dept probing plaint against Byju's over misleading ad: BI
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Pramod Kumar Tiwari, Director General, Bureau of Indian Standards, on Wednesday told ANI, "We received a complaint for misleading advertisement against Byju's. The complainant has said that Byju's claims that many of their students cleared the examinations of civil services. The complaina
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Govt plans to make hallmarking gold bullion mandatory
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Pramod Kumar Tiwari, Director-General, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), told in a media briefing on Monday that there is a need for mandatory hallmarking of gold bullion. An advisory group has been formed last month.
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Several rounds of consultations held with stakeholders on issue of hallmar
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a statement from the department of consumer affairs, the department held a meeting on January 18, 2023 with all stakeholders on the issue.
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