BIS seizes over 1.5 kg of non-hallmarked gold jewellery in Secunderabad
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) seized over 1.5 kilograms of non-hallmarked gold jewellery from a shop in Secunderabad. The raid was part of an enforcement drive to ensure compliance with the BIS Act, 2016.
Why it matters
Strict enforcement of hallmarking protects consumers from fraud and ensures the quality of precious metal purchases.
Officials of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Hyderabad office, seized over 1.5 kilograms of non-hallmarked gold jewellery items during a search and seizure operation at a jewellery shop in Pot Market, Secunderabad, on Friday, for violating the mandatory hallmarking provisions under the BIS Act, 2016.
The raid was conducted by a team from the BIS Hyderabad Branch Office led by Deputy Directors Kavin K. and Vijayraj Barbar. During the inspection, officials found gold jewellery being offered for sale without the mandatory BIS hallmark, which is required for the sale of gold jewellery in the country.
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