LoginTouchstone shows value of hallmarking
Touchstone Award winners uncovered thousands of cheated consumers
Posted 06 January 2020 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Counterfeit Goods|National
UPDATES: Counterfeit and misdescribed jewellery can leave consumers badly out of pocket. Drawing on Touchstone Award examples, this article highlights why hallmarking remains a vital safeguard and the role trading standards plays in protecting buyers.
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