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Cost and Procedure for Jewellers and A&H Centres to Witness Sample Testing

Witnessing the sample testing process is an important aspect of ensuring transparency and accuracy in the hallmarking of jewellery. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has established guidelines that outline the costs and procedures for jewellers and Assaying & Hallmarking (A&H) centres to witness these tests. This article provides a detailed overview of these guidelines.

Charges for Witnessing Sample Testing

To witness the testing of samples, jewellers and A&H centres are required to pay a fee of rupees ten thousand per day. This fee covers the costs associated with the presence of the BIS officer who initially drew the sample. In addition to this fee, jewellers and A&H centres must also cover the travel, boarding, and lodging expenses for the BIS officer representing the Branch Office (BO).

Procedure for Requesting to Witness Testing

Jewellers and A&H centres interested in witnessing the testing process must submit a formal request to the BIS officer overseeing the testing. This request should be made well in advance to allow for proper coordination. The BIS officer will arrange the schedule and inform the requesting parties about the details of the testing.

Role of BIS Representatives and Lab QA Officers

During the testing process, the BIS representative and a lab Quality Assurance (QA) officer will be present to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the tests. The lab QA officer will oversee the testing procedures either at the BIS laboratory or an Outside Laboratory (OSL), ensuring that all standards and protocols are strictly followed.

Common Questions and Answers

What are the total costs for witnessing sample testing? The total costs include a fee of rupees ten thousand per day, plus travel, boarding, and lodging expenses for the BIS representative.

How to coordinate travel and accommodation for BIS representatives? The requesting jeweller or A&H centre must arrange and cover the travel and accommodation expenses for the BIS representative in coordination with the BIS office.

What is the role of the lab QA officer during testing? The lab QA officer ensures that all testing procedures are followed correctly and maintains the integrity and accuracy of the test results.