UK Assay Offices reopen
19 May 2020

Following the temporary closures due to COVID-19, the British Hallmarking Council (BHC) has announced all four UK Assay Offices have now reopened to provide assay services. Opening hours and arrangements are being managed carefully in line with government advice to ensure the welfare of staff and the public.
The BHC supervises the hallmarking activities of assay offices to ensure there is adequate provision of hallmarking in the UK.
Please check the website for the relevant Assay Office for details of opening hours and arrangements:
Birmingham Assay Office
Edinburgh Assay Office
London Assay Office
Sheffield Assay Office
Source: British Hallmarking Council