HUID
Also called Hallmark Unique Identification
Hallmark Unique Identification: a six-character code stamped on each hallmarked gold piece.
HUID stands for Hallmark Unique Identification. It’s the six-character code of letters and numbers stamped on every hallmarked gold piece, unique to that item, and part of its hallmark. You can verify it yourself in the BIS CARE app. See how in gold hallmark and HUID.
Questions people ask
What is the full form of HUID?
HUID stands for Hallmark Unique Identification. It is a six-character code of letters and numbers, unique to each hallmarked piece of gold jewellery or artefact.
How do I check the HUID on my jewellery?
Per the Bureau of Indian Standards, use the Verify HUID feature in the BIS CARE mobile app and enter the six-character code stamped on the piece.
Is HUID compulsory?
Since 1 April 2023, hallmarked gold jewellery and artefacts may be sold only with the six-character HUID, per the government notice as widely reported. Check bis.gov.in for current rules.
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