ISO 11426
ISO 11426:2021 is an internationally recognized standard that specifies the determination of gold content in gold jewellery alloys using the cupellation method (fire assay). It is a critical certification for the precious metals and jewellery industry, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and credibility in gold purity testing. Certification to ISO 11426:2021 demonstrates a company's adherence to globally accepted practices for gold assay analysis and supports compliance with regulatory and export quality requirements
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What is ISO 11426?
ISO 11426:2021 is a quality standard titled "Jewellery and precious metals — Determination of gold in gold jewellery alloys — Cupellation method (fire assay)". It defines the procedure for determining gold content in jewellery alloys of fineness ranging from 333 ‰ to 999 ‰. This method is considered the most accurate and reliable for high-precision analysis, especially in legal, trade, and customs contexts.
The certification verifies that the company follows the fire assay technique according to standardized parameters and possesses the competence, equipment, and consistency to produce precise and valid test results.
Why is ISO 11426 important?
With increasing global trade, consumer awareness, and strict regulatory requirements in the jewellery sector, ISO 11426:2021 certification has become essential. Customers, import authorities, and business partners demand validated and traceable results when it comes to precious metals. By aligning with this standard, organizations can assure stakeholders about the reliability of gold purity assessments.
Moreover, many international markets and buyers consider ISO 11426 a benchmark before accepting consignments, especially in Europe, Middle East, and North America. Having this certification can facilitate smoother customs clearances, export approvals, and competitive edge in tenders or B2B contracts.
What are the benefits of ISO 11426?
- Assures precise gold content determination through the most reliable fire assay method.
- Enhances credibility with both domestic and international customers.
- Ensures compliance with legal metrology and hallmarking regulations.
- Enables traceability and repeatability of results in testing laboratories.
- Builds trust and brand reputation in the high-value jewellery and precious metal markets.
- Aligns with international quality assurance and laboratory best practices.
What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 11426?
Businesses that obtain ISO 11426:2021 certification gain:
- Global Recognition – Proves adherence to internationally accepted gold testing protocols.
- Market Access – Supports compliance with regulatory authorities in various countries.
- Customer Confidence – Enhances trust in product purity and labeling accuracy.
- Brand Reputation – Establishes the business as a certified, reliable source for jewellery.
- Competitive Advantage – Gives a quality edge when bidding for government or export contracts.
- Risk Reduction – Minimizes disputes and rejections due to purity inconsistencies.
- Regulatory Alignment – Meets hallmarking and assay office requirements in key regions.
- Internal Standardization – Promotes consistent testing practices within the organization.
Top Tips on making ISO 9001 effective for you.
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Top management commitment while practicing and accomplishing the standard is the key to success.
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Keeping staff informed about the ongoing practices, a well-communicated plan would increase the motivation and zeal of working in them.
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Making sure that the various departments of the organization work as a team for the benefit of the organization and customers as well.
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Review systems, policies, processes, and procedures for a smooth working of QMS.
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Speaking to customers & suppliers while getting feedback & working on improvements.
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Training staff carrying out the internal audits with the opportunity for improvement.
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Celebrate your achievement and use the QualityAsia Assurance Mark on your literature, promotional material, and website.
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Ensure continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating your quality management practices.
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Promote a culture of quality by encouraging innovation, accountability, and employee involvement at every level of the organization.
Why QualityAsia?
QualityAsia always vanguard in the auditing and governing of internationally acclaimed standards practices. At QualityAsia, we focus on driving the success of our clients through creating excellence with our trained professional auditors. The content of our service provision, comply with international certification rules defined by the accreditation bodies without burning a hole in your pocket. We will take you through the journey of audits with our best kept audit practices, viz.:
Initial Certification – Stage 1 (Preparatory Phase)
- Thorough documented information review.
- Exchange of information with staff through online or onsite presence.
- Identification of key performances, processes & objectives as per the standard requisites.
- Analysis of facilities, infrastructure, systems and processes in regard with the requested certification scope with a resource allocation review.
Initial Certification – Stage 2 (On-site Audit)
- Measurement, reporting & reviewing the performances against key performances objectives.
- Reviewing the suitability of the system meeting the legal, regulatory & contractual requirements.
- Operational control of processes, internal audits & management reviews while understanding the responsibilities for the policies.
- Conclusion based on prescriptive requirements, policy, performance objectives, staff skill, operations, procedures, internal audits, etc.
Surveillance & Certification Renewal
Drawing out the scrutiny on various aspects of the previously done audits on effectiveness while reviewing the various processes and control of the operations in the QMS and finally going for the recertification.
