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Understanding the Cooling Period After Registration Cancellation for Jewellers Under BIS Regulations

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) plays a vital role in regulating the hallmarking of jewellery, ensuring that consumers receive products of verified purity and authenticity. For jewellers, maintaining their registration with BIS is crucial for legal operation and consumer trust. However, non-compliance with BIS regulations can lead to the cancellation of this registration.

Regulation 7 and Sub-Regulation 1(e)

Regulation 7 of the BIS (Hallmarking) Regulations, 2018, outlines the circumstances under which a jeweller's registration may be cancelled. Sub-regulation 1(e) specifically addresses severe non-compliance issues, leading to the cancellation of the Certificate of Registration. Understanding this regulation is essential for jewellers to maintain their certification.

Circumstances Leading to Cancellation

Common reasons for registration cancellation under sub-regulation 1(e) include:

• Severe Non-Compliance: Significant breaches of hallmarking standards and regulations.
• Fraudulent Practices: Engaging in fraudulent activities related to hallmarking.
• Repeated Violations: Persistent non-compliance despite warnings and corrective actions.

Cooling Period Explained

Following the cancellation of a jeweller's registration under sub-regulation 1(e), there is a mandatory cooling period of one year. During this period:

• No Reapplication: The jeweller is not eligible to apply for a new Certificate of Registration.
• Compliance Requirements: The jeweller must rectify all issues that led to the cancellation and ensure full compliance with BIS regulations.

The cooling period is intended to allow jewellers to address the underlying issues and prepare for future compliance.

Reapplying for Registration

After the cooling period, jewellers can take the following steps to reapply for registration: