The objective of the Hallmarking Convention (also known as "Precious Metals Convention") is to facilitate trade in precious metal articles while at the same time maintaining fair trade and consumer protection justified by the particular nature of these articles.
At its last meeting in Edinburgh (11 September 2023), the Standing Committee re-elected Scott Walters (Edinburgh Assay Office) as Chairman for the period 1 January 2024 - 31 December 2025. It also elected Thomas Brodmann (Swiss Assay Office) and Peters Brangulis (Assay Office of Latvia) as First and Second Deputy Chairman, respectively, for the same period.
Group photo
Danish Delegation at the Standing Committee meeting in Edinburgh - including long-standing SC Member Ole Petersen (Danish Assay Office) - 2nd from right on the photo - for whom this was the last meeting after almost 30 years.
There are currently 20 Contracting States, which are parties to the Convention.
4 other States are in the process of joining.
For the list of the 20 Contracting States click here
What is the Convention?
How is it working?
By downloading the information brochure on the Convention, you will get a short and concise overview on the Convention.
Why should a State join the Convention?
What are the advantages of applying the Common Control Mark on precious metal articles?
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Regulations on the control and marking of precious metal articles vary from country to country.
Our database, which will progressively expand to Non-Members, provides useful links and information related to precious metal control.
For the database, see Country Profile