New appointments at BHC

25 Mar 2019

The British Hallmarking Council plays a central role in consumer protection by upholding the integrity and policing of Hallmarking in the UK. Its role will be strengthened by four new appointments to the Council.

The British Hallmarking Council (BHC) has 10 members appointed by the secretary of state, together with representatives from the four assay offices. 

Noel Hunter, Chair of BHC said,

"The Council is well placed to maintain the intregrity of UK Hallmarking but also add value by enhancing oversigh of compliance, a matter critical importance to UK industry and consumers.

"This is made more challenging in a global marketplace and the Council is currently researching areas of risk and consumer detriment. Brexit will add further challenges and the Council is currently monitoring business concerns."

The new appointments to the BHC are;

	Patrick Fuller Patrick is the former Chairmen of Weston Beamor, a Nationally acclaimed jewellery manufactuer and a former President of the NAJ. He is a Liveryman of the Goldsmiths Company and a former President of the European Jewellery Manufacturers Association.
	Vanessa Sharp Vanessa is a lawyer and General Counsel for KPMG UK and Europe LLP. She is currently a Board member at Companies House and a Council member at Goldsmiths College.
	Ken Daly Ken is a former head of Trading Standards, and currently National Coordinator of Trading Standards in Scotland.
	Issobel Pollock-Hulf Issobel is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and a former president of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.

BHC have said they will publish a full profile on UK industry shortly. 

 

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