SS 581:2020

Specification for fineness and marking of articles of precious metals

OVERVIEW

Deals with the system for the description and marking of articles of precious metals. Specifies the fineness and expression of gold and other precious metal jewellery. Includes sampling plans, assay methods and hallmarking.

Does not cover articles which are intended to be used for medical, dental, veterinary, scientific and industrial purposes. Does not apply to articles made of alloys of a fineness less than 850 ‰ for platinum, 375 ‰ for gold, 500 ‰ for palladium and 800 ‰ for silver.

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PRODUCT DETAILS

Status Current
Edition 2020
No. of Pages 20
ICS Classification 39.060 Jewellery
Committee Chemical Standards Committee
Available for Purchase Global
Adoption -