Assaying and Hallmarking Centre Recognition by BIS

Eligibility Criteria for BIS AHC Recognition

The eligibility criteria for BIS AHC Recognition are as discussed below:

• Establish a legal business entity
• Have a minimum 1000 sq. ft. lab space
• Possess testing equipment like Fire Assay, XRF, and Spectrometer
• Employ qualified staff (Metallurgists, Chemists, etc.)
• Maintain SPOPs and calibration standards
• Undergo pre-approval inspection by BIS
• Must be established as per the siting policies of the local administration
• Must obtain a mandatory copy of consents issued by SPCBs

How to Apply for Recognition of Assaying and Hallmarking Centre with BIS?

The stepwise guide to apply for recognition of assaying and hallmarking centre with BIS-

• Step 1: Preparation of Documentation
  The first step requires the applicant to prepare and compile all required documents, including legal entity details, proof of ownership of the premises, a quality manual, and details of qualified technical personnel.
• Step 2: Setting up Infrastructure & Laboratory Facilities
  The next step requires the applicant to establish a BIS-compliant infrastructure, including a dedicated assaying laboratory, hallmarking area, secure sample storage, and pollution control arrangements.
• Step 3: Ensure Sample Testing and Staff Hiring
  In the next step, the applicant must appoint trained and qualified personnel, such as assayers, technicians, and supervisors, in accordance with BIS norms.
• Step 4: BIS Inspection and Audit
  After the application is submitted, BIS conducts an on-site inspection of the premises, an audit of staff competency, and an assessment of compliance with hallmarking regulations.
• Step 5: Grant of AHC Certificate
  Upon successful audit and fulfilment of all requirements, BIS grants the recognition to the applicant seeking an assaying and hallmarking centre certificate in India.

From lab setup to BIS inspection, Corpbiz manages your Assaying and Hallmarking Centre recognition end-to-end.

What are the Functions of Assaying and Hallmarking Centres?

The key functions of assaying and hallmarking centres are as discussed below:

• Test Purity of Articles
  The assaying and hallmarking centre must scientifically test the fitness of gold and silver jewellery and artefacts using approved assaying methods.
• Verify Jewellery Category
  The assaying and hallmarking centre must verify the category of articles submitted to ensure the correct applicability of hallmarking norms and testing procedures.
• Certify Purity Grades
  The assaying and hallmarking centre helps confirm the purity grade in accordance with BIS standards before hallmarking.
• Hallmark Gold and Medallions
  Once purity is verified, the AHCs must apply BIS-approved hallmarking marks on eligible jewellery and artefacts using laser or stamping methods.
• Application of BIS Hallmark Components
  The assaying and hallmarking centres must ensure proper marking of the mandatory BIS hallmark components, as and when notified by BIS.
• Conduct Scientific Assay
  The assaying and hallmarking centres must conduct precise and reproducible assaying using calibrated equipment and standard operating procedures.
• Computer-Touched Reports
  The assaying and hallmarking centres must issue digitally generated assay and hallmarking reports, ensuring traceability, transparency, and compliance with BIS documentation requirements.

Corpbiz’s Services for Assaying and Hallmarking Centre Registration

• Eligibility & Pre-Application Assessment
  Connect Corpbiz to evaluate eligibility and conduct a pre-application assessment in compliance with BIS norms.
• Complete Documentation Support
  We at Corpbiz prepare and verify all mandatory documentation required for assaying and hallmarking centres.
• Infrastructure & Laboratory Setup Guidance
  Our experts at Corpbiz provide guidance on infrastructure and laboratory setup required to set up an assaying and hallmarking centre in India.
• Manpower Compliance Assistance
  Corpbiz assists in meeting BIS manpower requirements by ensuring the appointment of qualified assayers, technicians, and supervisory staff
• Trial Testing & Technical Readiness Support
  We support trial sample testing and validation of assaying processes to demonstrate accuracy, repeatability, and conformity.