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From tomorrow, jewellery with only 6-digit HUID number to be sold. Details here
Introduced on July 1, 2021, HUID is a traceable 6-digit alphanumeric code with numbers and letters.

Published on Mar 31, 2023 03:25 PM IST
SAIL-BSL acquires licence for Weather Resistant Steel – IS 11587
This is an indigenous equivalent grade for CORTEN Steel that is used by Indian Railway to manufacture weather resistant structural/wagons.

Published on Jan 18, 2023 07:27 PM IST
BIS Young Professionals Recruitment 2022: Apply for 46 posts in bis.gov.in
BIS to recruit candidates for Young Professional posts. Candidates who want to apply for the posts can apply online through the official site of BIS on bis.gov.in.

Published on Jun 25, 2022 07:08 PM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
'Ask for magnifying glass': Govt says buy only hallmarked jewellery on Diwali
The advisory comes just before Diwali, during which the sale of jewellery increases manifold. The hallmarking of jewellery was made mandatory in 256 districts of the country for 14, 18 and 22 karats of gold jewellery/artefacts from June 23.

Published on Nov 03, 2021 07:54 AM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
As jewellers hold strike, key things to know about gold hallmarking rules
Gold hallmarking was earlier voluntary in nature, but the government made it mandatory with an aim to ensure gold consumers are not cheated by sellers.

Published on Aug 23, 2021 04:13 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Govt makes gold hallmarking mandatory: What it means
According to Bureau of Indian Standards, the hallmarking of jewellery is required to enhance its credibility and customer satisfaction through the third party assurance for the marked purity/fineness of gold, consumer protection.

Updated on Jun 17, 2021 07:46 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
BIS Recruitment 2021: 28 Scientist-B vacancies on offer, here's how to apply
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has invited application for the post of Scientist-‘B’ in the specified disciplines and categories.

Published on Jun 07, 2021 11:30 AM IST