Latest news
16 Apr 2012
The BHC invites applications for four members to join the Council for a period of three years. The closing date for applications is Monday 25 June 2012.
See Members required for The British Hallmarking Council (PDF, 189 Kb) for how to apply.
6 Jan 2012
The BHC invites Trading Standards Departments or individuals with the Trading Standards Service to enter for a ‘Touchstone Award’. The details are set out in the trade magazine Trading Standards Today.
Apply using the Touchstone Award application submission form (DOCX, 47 Kb) by 30 April 2012.
29 July 2011
Tom Murray: "...I am delighted that both the Government and the British public continue to support the UK hallmarking regime which has been acknowledged as being both well designed and valuable." <see full press notice>
1 November 2010
The British Hallmarking Council is to be retained following the review of non Departmental Public Bodies.
7 May 2010
The new Hallmarking Dealers' Notice has been redesigned to incorporate Palladium and this revised version will be the only legally recognised notice as of 1st January 2011.
7 May 2010
Palladium has been officially recognized as a precious metal for fine jewellery with the introduction of a compulsory UK hallmark from 1st January 2011.
15 Apr 2010
The following new members have been elected to the British Hallmarking Council: Mr Bryn Aldridge, Director of Trading Standards and Veterinary Services for the City of London Corporation; Mr Robert Grice, retired Chief Officer of Trading Standards; and Mr John Pearce, professional jewellery designer and manufacturer.
