MoCAF&PD Introduced Digital Hallmarking System for Silver Jewellery with HUID

Current Context: On 1 September 2025, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MoCAF&PD) launched a Digital Hallmarking System for silver jewellery and articles.

• Implemented by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), it uses a Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) code for traceable purity verification.
• The updated standard IS 2112:2025 introduces 7 purity grades—ranging from 800 to 999, with 958 and 999 newly added.
• Consumers can verify product details using the BIS Care App, enhancing transparency and buyer protection.
• The initiative supports consumer rights and strengthens quality control in the jewellery sector.

Question:

Q.1 Under IS 2112:2025, which new purity grades have been added for silver?
a) 750 and 850
b) 916 and 990
c) 958 and 999
d) 875 and 940

Answer: c) The revised IS 2112:2025 includes two newly introduced grades, 958 and 999, giving consumers access to higher-purity silver categories.