prEN 1812

Precious metals - Marking of precious metal articles prEN 1812

Scope

This European standard specifies a method for marking articles made wholly or partly from precious metal, and the circumstances in which they can be marked. It also gives guidance on a retailers' notice in Annex B, and a market surveillance procedure in Annex C. This European standard does not apply to the following: a) articles of precious metal for dental prostheses or for medical use; b) objects of precious metal for scientific or technical use; c) musical instruments or parts of such instruments made from precious metal; d) legal tender made of precious metal and collectors coins and medals...