British Standards Institution

Sector: Manufacturing

Overview: Under the direction of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee, is responsible for standardization activities in the field of jewellery and horology. It provides the UK input to CEN/TC 347, ISO TC 114 and ISO/TC 174 and is responsible for British Standards on the subject

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In Progress (31)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
ISO/PWI 19919.2	Jewellery and precious metals – Determination of silver in silver alloys – ICP-OES method using an internal standard element Categories: Standardization. General rules \| Measurement and Science \| Measurement. Volume, mass, density, viscosity \| Testing \| Manufacturing \| Precision mechanics \| Jewellery \| Metallurgy \| Metal testing Proposal begins : 2023-06-12	Proposal
ISO/PWI 19376-1	Jewellery and precious metals — Vocabulary — Part 1: Precious metals and units Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules \| Manufacturing \| Precision mechanics \| Jewellery Proposal begins : 2023-01-11	Proposal
ISO/PWI 11490 -	Jewellery and precious metals — Determination of palladium in palladium alloys — Gravimetric determination after precipitation using dimethylglyoxime Categories: Standardization. General rules \| Manufacturing \| Precision mechanics \| Jewellery Proposal begins : 2021-10-11	Proposal
ISO/PWI 11210 -	Jewellery and precious metals — Determination of platinum in platinum jewellery alloys — Gravimetric method after precipitation using ammonium chloride Categories: Standardization. General rules \| Manufacturing \| Precision mechanics \| Jewellery Proposal begins : 2021-10-11	Proposal
ISO/NP 6893	Jewellery and precious metals -- Quality control of batches and sets of small diamonds -- Terminology, classification and test methods Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules \| Measurement and Science \| Testing \| Testing. Non-destructive \| Manufacturing \| Precision mechanics \| Jewellery Proposal begins : 2021-01-21	Proposal
ISO/NP 26049	Jewellery and precious metals — Specifications for spring clasps in jewellery Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules Proposal begins : 2025-07-08	Proposal
ISO/NP 26016	Jewellery and precious metal--Grading cultured pearl--Terminology, classification and test methods Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules Proposal begins : 2025-06-26	Proposal
ISO/NP 25392-1	Jewellery and precious metals — Test methods for fashion jewellery coatings — Part 1: Resistance to exposure to damp heat Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules Proposal begins : 2024-08-07	Proposal
ISO/NP 25212	Jewellery and precious metals — Bracelet size — Definition, measurement and designation Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules Proposal begins : 2024-08-12	Proposal
ISO/NP 25196	Analogue quartz clocks — The maximum allowable values of the consumption current and energy consumption grade Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules Proposal begins : 2024-04-24	Proposal

Published (55)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
PD CEN/TR 12471:2022	Screening test for the presence of nickel in articles which are inserted into pierced parts of the human body and articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin Categories: Jewellery Published standard begins : 2022-03-11	Published standard
BS ISO 764:2020	Horology. Magnetic resistant watches Categories: Watches Published standard begins : 2020-02-25	Published standard
BS ISO 6893:2024	Jewellery and precious metals. Inspection of batches of small diamonds. Terminology, classification and test methods Categories: Precision mechanics. \| Jewellery Published standard begins : 2024-04-12	Published standard
BS ISO 6426-2:2026	Horological vocabulary. Technical and commercial definitions Categories: Precision mechanics. \| Horology. General Published standard begins : 2026-02-24	Published standard
BS ISO 6425:2018	Horology. Divers' watches Categories: Watches \| Equipment. Outdoor and water sports Published standard begins : 2018-10-18	Published standard
BS ISO 5724:2023	Jewellery and precious metals. Determination of very high purity gold. Difference method using ICP-MS Categories: Jewellery Published standard begins : 2023-08-21	Published standard
BS ISO 4168:2002	Timekeeping instruments. Conditions for carrying out checks on radioluminescent deposits Categories: Horology. General Published standard begins : 2002-08-01	Published standard
BS ISO 3764:2016	Timekeeping instruments. Movements. Types, dimensions and nomenclature Categories: Watches Published standard begins : 2016-03-16	Published standard
BS ISO 3160-2:2015	Watch-cases and accessories. Gold alloy coverings. Determination of fineness, thickness, corrosion resistance and adhesion Categories: Watches Published standard begins : 2015-12-17	Published standard
BS ISO 3160-1:1998	Watch-cases and accessories. Gold alloy coverings. General requirements Categories: Watches Published standard begins : 2001-02-15	Published standard

Withdrawn (45)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
PD ISO/TS 18684:2015	Timekeeping instruments. Watch external parts made of hard materials. General requirements and test methods Categories: Watches Withdrawn begins : 2020-02-11	Withdrawn
DD ENV 13797:2001	Corrosion protection. Carbon and low alloy steels for use in hydrogen sulfide containing environments in oil and gas production. Materials and test methods. Guidelines Categories: Metal corrosion \| Steels Withdrawn begins : 2004-09-24	Withdrawn
BS ISO 764:2002	Horology. Magnetic resistant watches Categories: Watches Withdrawn begins : 2020-02-25	Withdrawn
BS ISO 6426-2:2002+A1:2012	Horological vocabulary. Technical and commercial definitions Categories: Precision mechanics. \| Horology. General Withdrawn begins : 2026-02-24	Withdrawn
BS ISO 6426-2:2002	Horological vocabulary. Technical and commercial definitions Categories: Precision mechanics. \| Horology. General Withdrawn begins : 2012-10-30	Withdrawn
BS ISO 3764:2000	Timekeeping instruments. Movements. Forms, dimensions and nomenclature Categories: Watches Withdrawn begins : 2016-03-16	Withdrawn
BS ISO 3160-2:2003	Watch-cases and accessories. Gold alloy coverings. Determination of fineness, thickness, corrosion resistance and adhesion Categories: Watches Withdrawn begins : 2015-12-17	Withdrawn
BS ISO 3160-1:1998	Watch-cases and accessories. Gold alloy coverings. General requirements Categories: Watches \| Jewellery Withdrawn begins : 2001-01-05	Withdrawn
BS ISO 24018:2020	Jewellery and precious metals. Specifications for 1 kilogram gold bar Categories: Jewellery Withdrawn begins : 2026-03-25	Withdrawn
BS ISO 24016:2020	Jewellery and precious metals. Grading polished diamonds. Terminology, classification and test methods Categories: Precision mechanics. \| Jewellery Withdrawn begins : 2026-03-25	Withdrawn

Standards Development

STI/53 - Specifications and test methods for jewellery and horology

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