Fake Hallmarks Exposed: BIS Cracks Down on Counterfeit Operations

In a significant crackdown, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has confiscated essential equipment from a Vizag gold hallmarking center. The action comes after allegations surfaced about the center’s involvement in imprinting counterfeit BIS hallmarks without proper authorization.

During the operation at the Kurupam Market, officials discovered a laser engraving machine, a digital video recorder, a computer, and gold items bearing fraudulent marks. The violation constitutes a breach of the BIS Act, 2016, alerting authorities to potential legal actions, including imprisonment or hefty fines for offenders.

BIS emphasizes consumer vigilance in verifying hallmark authenticity using the BIS Care app, encouraging public reporting of such fraudulent activities directly to their Vijayawada branch.