BIS officials seize 1.072 kg gold jewellery being sold without hallmark in Vijayawada

Officials of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) conducted raid on a hallmarking centre and seized a fake laser marking machine used for putting Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID), and 1.072 kg of gold jewellery being sold without valid (HUID).

Acting on a complaint on fake HUID, the team led by BIS Joint Director T. Arjun, conducted a raid on Sri Lakshmi Hallmarking Centre, located at Narsannapeta in Srikakulam district on Thursday night (July 17, 2025.)

“They found that a laser marking machine was being used for marking HUID, without having BIS recognition,” said BIS Vijayawada Director Prem Sajani Patnala.

“During investigation, it was revealed that the illegal HUID activity was linked to GNR Gold and Diamonds, located at Narsannapeta. Immediately, the BIS team seized the gold ornaments from the jewellery shop,” the Director said in a release on Friday (July 18, 2025.)

“A case under BIS Act, 2016 has been registered against the accused. The offence is punishable with imprisonment up to one year, or not less than ₹1 lakh fine,” Ms. Prem Sajani said.

“Consumers are requested to verify BIS Logo, Purity and HUID on BIS Care Mobile App by entering HUID number which purchasing gold jewellery,” Ms. Prem Sajani said.