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From April 1, jewellers across India have to sell gold marked with a six-digit alphanumeric Hallmark Unique Identification Number (HUID), the federal government has announced.

The decision was taken on Friday after commerce minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting to review the work of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)—an Indian government agency that looks after the quality certification of goods.

In India, gold is certified as pure by the hallmark certificate. Till June 16, 2021, the gold hallmarking was voluntary. It was made mandatory in 256 districts in the first stage, and 32 additional districts were added in the second, bringing the total to 288 districts.

In order to help small and micro businesses comply with the order and promote quality culture, the government has decided to provide 80 per cent concession in marking fee across different products and an additional 10 per cent concession to all units in the Northeast.

"Starting from 1st April 2023, the sale of only gold jewellery with HUID shall be permitted," an official statement said.

Additional secretary in the department of consumer affairs, Nidhi Khare, said that "in consumers interest, it has been decided that after March 31st, sale of gold jewellery and gold artefacts hallmarked without HUID will not be permitted”, reports PTI news agency.

At present, four digits and six-digit HUID are being used.

HUID number is a six-digit alphanumeric code consisting of numbers and letters. It will be accorded to every piece of jewellery at the time of hallmarking and it is unique for every item.

The jewellery is stamped with the unique number manually at the Assaying &amp; Hallmarking Centre (AHC)

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From April 1, jewellers across India have to sell gold marked with a six-digit alphanumeric Hallmark Unique Identification Number (HUID), the federal government has announced.

From April 1, jewellers across India have to sell gold marked with a six-digit alphanumeric Hallmark Unique Identification Number (HUID), the federal government has announced. The decision was taken on Friday after commerce minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting to review the work of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)—an Indian government agency that looks after the quality certification of goods. In India, gold is certified as pure by the hallmark certificate. Till June 16, 2021, the gold hallmarking was voluntary. It was made mandatory in 256 districts in the first stage, and 32 additional districts were added in the second, bringing the total to 288 districts. In order to help small and micro businesses comply with the order and promote quality culture, the government has decided to provide 80 per cent concession in marking fee across different products and an additional 10 per cent concession to all units in the Northeast. "Starting from 1st April 2023, the sale of only gold jewellery with HUID shall be permitted," an official statement said. Additional secretary in the department of consumer affairs, Nidhi Khare, said that "in consumers interest, it has been decided that after March 31st, sale of gold jewellery and gold artefacts hallmarked without HUID will not be permitted”, reports PTI news agency. At present, four digits and six-digit HUID are being used. HUID number is a six-digit alphanumeric code consisting of numbers and letters. It will be accorded to every piece of jewellery at the time of hallmarking and it is unique for every item. The jewellery is stamped with the unique number manually at the Assaying & Hallmarking Centre (AHC) (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

From April 1, only gold jewellery with hallmarking to be sold in India

Hollywood actors Lacey Chabert and Ektor Rivera are ready to feature as protagonists in the Hallmark film ‘Groundswell’. Hallmark movies specialise in showing women finding love during the Christmas season. ‘Groundswell’ is adapted from a novel of the same name written by author Katie Lee Biegel, reported Deadline. Biegel is also the executive producer of the film and will also feature in ‘Groundswell’ as a special cameo appearance. Biegel admitted that she was a ‘huge fan’ of Chabert and that the film was close to her ‘heart’. "I am a huge fan of Lacey’s movies, and she has been my dream choice to play Emma from Day 1.&nbsp;

As reported by Deadline, the author said, "This project is close to my heart, and there is no one better to bring us along on Emma's journey," The film follows the story of Emma, played by Chabert, who, after a setback in her personal and professional life, travels to the beautiful destination of Hawaii, where she bumps into Ben, aka Rivera, a surf instructor who helps Emma to regain her footing by imparting lessons to her.&nbsp;

‘Groundswell’ is helmed by Lee Friedlander and produced by Crown Media Productions. The script is&nbsp;written by Carlie Mantilla and John Eliot Jordan. ‘Groundswell’ is geared up to hit the big screens on August 21st this year.

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&nbsp;Meanwhile, Chabert signed a deal with production house Crown Media Family Networks earlier in February, reported Deadline. Henceforth, she would executively produce movies and also develop various content for the Hallmark Channel, including several Hallmark platforms for the course of two years.&nbsp;

Lacey Chabert is well-known for her roles in films such as "Mean Girls," "Lost In Space," "The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past," and numerous other romantic comedies. Ektor Rivera, on the other hand, is a Puerto Rican actor, singer, and visual artist who starred in movies like ‘Sugar Plum Twist’, and ‘The Shallows’.

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Hollywood actors Lacey Chabert and Ektor Rivera are ready to feature as protagonists in the Hallmark film ‘Groundswell’. Hallmark movies specialise in showing women finding love during the Christmas season.

Hollywood actors Lacey Chabert and Ektor Rivera are ready to feature as protagonists in the Hallmark film ‘Groundswell’. Hallmark movies specialise in showing women finding love during the Christmas season. ‘Groundswell’ is adapted from a novel of the same name written by author Katie Lee Biegel, reported Deadline. Biegel is also the executive producer of the film and will also feature in ‘Groundswell’ as a special cameo appearance. Biegel admitted that she was a ‘huge fan’ of Chabert and that the film was close to her ‘heart’. "I am a huge fan of Lacey’s movies, and she has been my dream choice to play Emma from Day 1. As reported by Deadline, the author said, "This project is close to my heart, and there is no one better to bring us along on Emma's journey," The film follows the story of Emma, played by Chabert, who, after a setback in her personal and professional life, travels to the beautiful destination of Hawaii, where she bumps into Ben, aka Rivera, a surf instructor who helps Emma to regain her footing by imparting lessons to her. ‘Groundswell’ is helmed by Lee Friedlander and produced by Crown Media Productions. The script is written by Carlie Mantilla and John Eliot Jordan. ‘Groundswell’ is geared up to hit the big screens on August 21st this year. Also Read: American band The Chicks end their concert in just 30 minutes, fans shocked Meanwhile, Chabert signed a deal with production house Crown Media Family Networks earlier in February, reported Deadline. Henceforth, she would executively produce movies and also develop various content for the Hallmark Channel, including several Hallmark platforms for the course of two years. Lacey Chabert is well-known for her roles in films such as "Mean Girls," "Lost In Space," "The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past," and numerous other romantic comedies. Ektor Rivera, on the other hand, is a Puerto Rican actor, singer, and visual artist who starred in movies like ‘Sugar Plum Twist’, and ‘The Shallows’. Also Read: 'Jurassic World Dominion' is again top draw in N.American theaters

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