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The HALO Award (Hallmarking Awareness & Learning Online) is managed by Assay Assured, a joint initiative between the four UK Assay Offices: Birmingham, Edinburgh, London and Sheffield and is recognition from the industry that a business embraces the long-standing tradition of hallmarking in the UK through a fresh, modern perspective.

Heavy metals are not intentionally added to cosmetics and body care products. However, they may be present as trace contaminants. Due to potential risks associated with heavy metals, the different regulatory agencies worldwide have set limits to ensure consumer safety.

The Crafts Council Collect Art Fair showcases the best work created by living artists in the world today. Shinta Nakajima was delighted to exhibit at the fair this year and to win Artist of the Fair.

This year's Goldsmiths' Craft and Design Council Awards were held at the prestigious Goldsmiths’ Hall in London on Monday 3 March with more than 300 guests in attendance.

The British Hallmarking Council's Touchstone award for trading standards teams is open for submissions. Find out everything you need to know about entering and winning this prestigious British Hallmarking Council award.

Early bird tickets for Goldsmiths North are available now. Book before 28 February and not only will you save 40%, you’ll also be entered into a £500 prize draw.

We are delighted to announce that Rebecca Joselyn, Sheffield Assay Office Guardian, has recently joined the Goldsmiths’ Company as a Liveryman.

We are proud to be a certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). The RJC is a standards-setting organisation that was established to advance responsible ethical practices throughout the diamond, gold and platinum group metals jewellery supply chain. The RJC has developed a benchmark standard and credible mechanisms for verifying responsible business practices through third party auditing.