Jewellery Shops in Chennai to Close 23rd August 9 - 11.30 am to Protest New Hallmarking Process HUID
The protest is against the arbitrary decision of Bureau of Indian Standards to make Hallmarking Unique ID (HUID), a 6-digit code, for each jewellery item, mandatory HUID poses a threat to an individual’s privacy as it demands their personal details As there are provisions for cancellation of registration, penal actions, and search and seizure, HUID will bring ‘Inspector Raj' in the industry. Chennai, 22 Aug. 2021: Over 1000 jewellery shops in the city will remain closed on Monday (23 August) between 9:00-11:30 am, in a token protest against the arbitrary implementation of the new hallmarking process which requires jewellers to obtain Hallmarking Unique ID (HUID), a 6-digit code, for every piece of hallmarked gold article they sell. VideoЁЯСЗЁЯСЗ The Chennai Jewellers Association has called for the strike to strengthen the nationwide protest to be observed on the same day as announced by the National Task Force on Hallmarking which comprises members of the gems & jewellery assoc...