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.
Group photo by drone
(courtesy: Ashley Carson, Sheffield Assay Office)
At its 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
The first face-to-face meeting of the Standing Committee since the COVID-19 pandemic took place in Geneva (Switzerland) on 13 September 2022. It was preceded by a meeting of the Standing Technical Group (STG) on 12 September 2022 in the morning and a meeting of the Working Group on Vision & Strategy (WGVS) in the afternoon. It was followed by a meeting of the Working Group on European Union (WGEU) on 14 September in the morning. For further information, click on this link.
There are currently 22 Contracting States, which are parties to the Convention.
2 other States are in the process of joining.
For the list of the 22 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. Please note the brochure needs to be updated to include the accession of Italy on 15 December 2023.
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