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As well as upholding the oldest form of consumer protection, the BHC champions innovation
Posted 23 January 2023 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Analysis|Enforcement Practice|National
ANALYSIS: Hallmarking has safeguarded consumers for centuries, but changing markets present new challenges. This feature examines why the system remains essential and how it continues to evolve.
The UK hallmark is a simple but crucial device. A series of symbols, sometimes almost imperceptible and sometimes a key design feature, the hallmark is effectively a code. Interpretation of the mark tells us something of the item’s journey to market and, most importantly its precious metal content.
Frequently referred to as ‘the oldest form of consumer protection’, a hallmark is, more spe...
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