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British Hallmarking Council framework document (November 2024)

This document sets out the broad framework within which the British Hallmarking Council (BHC) operates.

• From: British Hallmarking Council, Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade and Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 30 January 2025
• Last updated: 22 September 2026 — See all updates

This was published under the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

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British Hallmarking Council framework document (November 2024)

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The BHC supervises the hallmarking activities of the 4 UK assay offices to ensure there is adequate provision of hallmarking in the UK. The BHC is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST).

The framework document sets out the broad framework within which the BHC operates, and its relationship with BIST.

Published 30 January 2025

Last updated 22 September 2026 — Show all updates

1. 22 September 2026

   'British Hallmarking Council framework document (November 2024)' PDF attachment updated. Reference to non-standard clause about National Audit Office (NAO) fees removed from section 32.5.

2. 30 January 2025

   First published.