Hallmarking and the EU

[Julian]

We know that all items above a certain weight have to be hallmarked, but where do we stand on hallmarks from other member states.nare they valid / legal ?

Julian

[Julian]

I think I found my own answer;

The Hallmarking Act 1973 provides details on the law covering hallmarking, assaying and describing articles made of, or containing precious metals (gold, silver and platinum). The act defines the marks that are stamped on an item when it has passed the Assay Office tests. The law says hallmarks must be 'approved'. Due to changes in the law, the definition of approved hallmarks has been extended to include hallmarks which come from countries within the European Economic Areas (EEA Marks). The Approved Hallmarks which are allowed are those which are stamped by an independent organisation according to the law of the member states. The information must also be understandable to the people buying jewellery in that state. Please refer to the Assay Office for more information if necessary.

http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/cs/Sate...FInlineWrapper

Sound right ?

Juian

[art925]

Julian, here you will find information over the International Hallmarking Convention, the link goes to the Member states, further you will find the approved offices within those memeber states...http://www.hallmarkingconvention.org/members.php

Lesley
P.S Here you will find those countries accepted here in NL. http://www.waarborg.nl/over-waarborg...eptatie-landen

[Julian]

Julian, here you will find information over the International Hallmarking Convention, the link goes to the Member states, further you will find the approved offices within those memeber states...http://www.hallmarkingconvention.org/members.php

Lesley
P.S Here you will find those countries accepted here in NL. http://www.waarborg.nl/over-waarborg...eptatie-landen

Lesley

thanks for those, it will be interesting to compare the dutch services. interesting the no it list CH and " everything except watches" !

julian

[art925]

thanks for those, it will be interesting to compare the dutch services. interesting the no it list CH and " everything except watches" !

julian[/QUOTE]

You will see that here in NL they accept Germany and Italy, but at last check I know that was not the same for the UK.