New Delhi, May 30 -- Gold jewellery buyers often look for the hallmark as a sign of purity, but checking HUID code is equally important. The hallmark unique identification (HUID) number is a six-digit alphanumeric code stamped on every BIS-hallmarked gold jewellery piece. The code helps buyers verify the authenticity and purity of the jewellery through the BIS Care mobile app or online portal.

Even if a jewellery item carries a hallmark, checking the HUID ensures that the hallmark is genuine, traceable, and registered with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). It also helps protect consumers against fake hallmarking and makes it easier to identify the jewellery and assay or hallmarking centre where the product was certified.

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