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Hallmarking by UK Assay Offices overseas
We’re seeking views on whether hallmarks applied by UK Assay Offices overseas should be different from hallmarks applied in the UK.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
Detail
This consultation seeks to understand whether stakeholders would wish articles of precious metals which are hallmarked by UK Assay Offices in their overseas sub-offices should carry a hallmark which is different from the hallmark applied in the UK.
Responses to this consultation will inform the decisions we will take in respect of hallmarks to be used off-shore and the guidance we will produce for the trade and consumers.
Documents
Consultation on hallmarking by UK Assay Offices at overseas sub-officesapplication/pdfConsultation on hallmarking by UK Assay Offices at overseas sub-offices - response formapplication/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.documentConsultation on hallmarking by UK Assay Offices at overseas sub-offices: British Hallmarking Council full responseapplication/pdfConsultation on hallmarking by UK Assay Offices at overseas sub-offices: British Hallmarking Council summary responseapplication/pdf