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.
The last face-to-face meeting of the Standing Committee (SC) meeting took place in Tel Aviv (Israel) on 11 September 2019. It was preceded by a meeting of the Working Group on Vision and Strategy (WGVS) on 10 September and followed by a meeting of the International Association of Assay Offices (IAAO).
77th Standing Committee Meeting, London (United Kingdom) - 10 September 2015
The last meeting of the Standing Committee took place virtually on 19-20 May 2021. For further information, click on this link.
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