Licenses And Certifications 7 November 2026
BIS raids Bijni jewellery shop for fake gold items
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) raided a jewellery shop in Bijni, Assam, after finding it sold un‑hallmarked and fake gold items. The operation seized several pieces and underscores India's push for mandatory gold hallmarking to safeguard buyers.
BIS carried out a search and seizure at a jewellery shop in Bijni, Assam, after detecting un‑hallmarked and counterfeit gold items. The raid seized several pieces and highlighted the government's enforcement of mandatory gold hallmarking.
- Location: Bijni, Assam
- Authority: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
- Violations: Sale of fake, un‑hallmarked gold jewellery
- Outcome: Seizure of multiple items, reminder of consumer protection laws
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