ISO 9202

ISO 9202:2019 is an international standard that specifies the precise nomenclature, composition, and fineness of precious metal alloys, primarily used in the manufacture of jewelry. Published by ISO, this standard ensures global consistency in how precious metals like gold, silver, palladium, and platinum are defined and labeled. Quality Asia Certification offers ISO 9202:2019 certification to validate your product's composition and purity, helping you meet legal, commercial, and consumer expectations across global markets.

This certification is essential for manufacturers, retailers, importers, and exporters of jewelry and related items who want to ensure transparency, legal compliance, and market acceptance.

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What is ISO 9202?

ISO 9202:2019 – Jewellery — Fineness of precious metal alloys is the latest version of the standard, replacing its earlier editions. It lays out clear guidelines on how to denote the fineness of alloys used in the jewelry industry. The standard helps define the minimum fineness for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products and sets tolerances that are internationally accepted.

By certifying under ISO 9202:2019 through Quality Asia Certification, your business can ensure the accurate labeling of metal fineness, helping avoid disputes and meeting global jewelry trade regulations.

Why is ISO 9202 important?

In the global jewelry trade, metal purity is not just a quality marker—it’s a legal and commercial requirement. ISO 9202:2019 provides a uniform framework for defining, verifying, and labeling precious metals, which enhances consumer trust, supports international trade, and reduces risk of non-compliance. Certification under this standard serves as a seal of authenticity and quality, which is increasingly demanded by customers and regulators alike.

Whether you're a manufacturer, retailer, or trader in the precious metals or jewelry industry, ISO 9202:2019 certification helps you prove your commitment to transparency, ethical sourcing, and international best practices.

What are the benefits of ISO 9202?

  1. Clearly defines minimum acceptable fineness levels for precious metals.
  2. Standardizes terminology and labeling practices across the industry.
  3. Offers uniform fineness tolerance to support consistent product quality.
  4. Helps manufacturers ensure regulatory compliance in both domestic and international markets.
  5. Supports honest trade practices and reduces counterfeit or fraudulent claims.
  6. Reinforces customer confidence by providing independent verification of metal purity.

What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 9202?

ISO 9202:2019 Certification from Quality Asia Certification enables your business to:

  1. Expand Globally: Meet international jewelry trade regulations and open doors to export opportunities.
  2. Increase Brand Credibility: Build trust among customers by assuring certified quality and transparency in precious metal content.
  3. Ensure Legal Compliance: Avoid legal complications in countries that mandate standards for jewelry fineness.
  4. Improve Product Value: A certified product with proven fineness often commands higher prices and customer preference.
  5. Stand Out in a Competitive Market: Certification gives your product a competitive edge, especially in markets like Europe and the Middle East.
  6. Strengthen Supply Chain Integrity: Assure wholesalers and retailers of product authenticity through globally recognized certification.
  7. Reduce Rejections & Returns: Certified fineness reduces disputes over product quality, ensuring smoother sales and fewer returns.


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.

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