The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is requesting the Indian government to implement a compulsory hallmarking of gold jewellery, which currently is voluntary, reports say. This is in the interest of consumer confidence and their safety to protect consumers from unscrupulous jewellers.

Hallmarking being a purity certification will ensure the gold jewellery sold is pure.

At present, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), is the administrative authority of hallmarking, reports say.