The BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) mark has been widely regarded as hallmark of legitimacy in India for many years. BIS certification ensures that a wide range of products from jewelry to industrial goods confirm to specified national standards. BIS has introduced some key changes over the past few months, especially in hallmarking and product certification that have altered the way standards are perceived both by consumers and industry.
132.1) What is BIS Mark?
It is the national standards body of India which is working under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs. Under the BIS Act, 2016, it is the national standard body for the country and develops and enforces standards for all fields within the country. The BIS mark (ISI mark or hallmark) on a product is an assurance of conformity to the Indian Standards for safety, quality and durability such as Indian Standard (IS) and World standard, and includes the registration as well.
Today there are 20,000 standards for a gazillion industries – such as metals, electronics, chemicals, textiles or consumer products.
132.2) BIS Marking in Jewelry
132.2.1) Gold Jewelry
1) BIS hallmarking of gold jewelry was launched in 2000, and provided for purity and carat age.
2) All hallmarked pieces are stamped with a 6-digit alphanumeric HUID (Hallmark Unique Identification).
3) More recently hallmarking had been extended to include 9 carat gold, giving consumers more choice, and more importantly further reassurance that they are buying genuine brand items.
132.2.2) Silver Jewelry: Major Reforms in 2025
2) Now, every silver item has:
"SILVER" is used in the BIS logo.
Purity grade (800, 835, 925, 958, 970, 990, 999 are the available alternatives)
A distinct HUID code for tracking
3) Customers can scan HUID codes with the BIS Care App to confirm:
Fineness and purity
Registration of jewellers
Details of the Assaying & Hallmarking Centre
This promotes consumer confidence, fights fraud, and guarantees openness.
132.3) Expanding BIS Certification Beyond Jewelry
132.3.1) Mandatory Quality Control Orders
1) Bearings: As part of a phased implementation for businesses of various sizes, the BIS mark is now required.
2) Non-Ferrous Metals: Refined nickel, tin, lead, and zinc must bear the ISI mark as of October 17, 2025.
3) Electrical and mechanical equipment: Scheme-X certification is now valid through September 1, 2026.
132.3.2) Enforcement Actions
1) Strict action was taken when raids in Hyderabad revealed phoney, non-compliant mobile chargers.
2) However, the medical device sector has voiced concerns about new steel-related regulations that could cause supply chains around the world to break down.
132.4) Education and Awareness Initiatives
1) BIS just introduced a course on the Standardisation & Quality Ecosystem at IIT-BHU.
2) In order to connect academia with industrial norms, a BIS Student Chapter and library corner were established.
This is in line with BIS's goal of encouraging awareness and creativity in the following generation.
132.5) Why these changes matter?
2) Industry Compliance: Phased QCOs retain quality while giving companies time to adjust.
132.6) Conclusion
The BIS mark is a signal of quality and confidence, not just a certification. India's quality ecosystem is being strengthened by BIS through the implementation of HUID-based silver hallmarking, increased QCOs, and more stringent enforcement. It creates a culture of safety and dependability for the country, accountability for industries, and confidence for consumers.Team Yuva Aaveg-
Adarsh Tiwari
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