Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

Scheme-X

Scheme-X refers to the BIS hallmarking route for gold and silver jewellery, run under the BIS (Hallmarking) Regulations, 2018 and the BIS Act, 2016. Jewellers register online on the Manak Online portal, jewellery is then assayed and marked at BIS-recognised Assaying and Hallmarking (A&H) Centres, and each article receives a unique HUID. Hallmarking became mandatory in phases from 23 June 2021.

We guide jewellers through registration, A&H centre selection and HUID processes, and also help entities that want to set up A&H Centres or refineries. The sources reviewed do not name ‘Scheme-X’ explicitly, so this content assumes the hallmarking scheme.

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Service Overview

What is Scheme-X?

BIS hallmarking is a purity-certification system for precious metals. The scheme began for gold in 2000 and silver in 2005. Under the 2018 Regulations, a jeweller must hold BIS registration and have articles hallmarked at BIS-recognised A&H Centres, each article being assigned a six-character alphanumeric HUID recording the jeweller and centre, letting consumers verify purity through the BIS CARE app.

BIS does not charge a government fee for jeweller registration or renewal, per one source, though hallmarking charges are paid to the A&H Centre per article. Registration is valid for five years with renewal Form-III filed 30 days before expiry, while refinery and mint licences are for one year.

Jewellery sent to an A&H Centre as a consignment is not subject to hallmarking registration. Each sales outlet needs its own registration.

Scheme-X

Who Needs This Service

Jewellers, jewellery manufacturers and showrooms, plus entities setting up A&H Centres or refineries and mints, need this service.

Small jewellers should register to continue selling hallmarked jewellery.

Online jewellery sellers should check hallmarking rules.

If you only sell silver below the mandatory scope, check the current coverage.

Key Benefits

Compliance with mandatory hallmarking
Jeweller registration on Manak Online
A&H Centre and HUID guidance
Consumer trust
Renewal tracking

Next Steps & Related Services

After registration, hallmark articles and keep records. Related services: BIS Certification, ISI, Trade License and GST Registration.

Common Mistakes

Selling unhallmarked jewellery.
Not registering each outlet.
Ignoring HUID rules.
Missing renewal.
Confusing coverage.

Timeline, Costs & Practical Tips

Registration is online.

Practical tip: keep GST and address proofs for each outlet.

Additional Information

BIS Hallmarking Regulations, 2018 provide the framework for hallmarking and HUID.

Practical Scenarios

Scenario 1:

A jeweller registers.

Scenario 2:

A showroom registers outlets.

Scenario 3:

A refinery applies.

Practical Guidance

For jewellers, hallmarking is now part of everyday operations, so the practical questions matter. First, make sure each sales outlet has its own BIS registration, because the requirement applies per outlet. Second, choose an A&H Centre that is convenient and reliable, since turnaround time affects your inventory. Third, understand the HUID: each hallmarked article receives a six-character alphanumeric code linked to the jeweller and the centre, which consumers can verify through the BIS CARE app. Fourth, keep records of articles sent for hallmarking and returned, including their HUIDs.

Registration is valid for five years with renewal Form-III filed 30 days before expiry according to the regulations summary, and one source says BIS charges no government fee for jeweller registration or renewal, though hallmarking charges are paid to the centre for each article. Entities that want to establish A&H Centres or refineries follow separate application routes and fees. As the sources do not name 'Scheme-X' explicitly, treat this content as describing the hallmarking scheme and confirm the terminology with BIS if you need the exact scheme label.

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Raghav Sharma

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Frequently asked questions

Need clarity?

Is hallmarking mandatory?

Yes, in phases from 23 June 2021.

What is HUID?

A six-character unique ID assigned to each hallmarked article.

Is there a government fee for jeweller registration?

One source says none.

How long is registration valid?

Five years.

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