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Description and quality marking of precious metals articles

The Precious Metals Marking Act provides for the uniform description and quality marking of precious metals articles (articles made with gold, silver, platinum or palladium) to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions. The Act prohibits the making of false or misleading representations related to precious metal articles. It also requires that dealers who choose to mark their articles with representations related to the precious metal quality, do so as prescribed by the Act and the Regulations. The quality mark must be accompanied by a trade-mark that has been applied for or registered with the Registrar of Trade Marks, Canadian Intellectual Property Office, Industry Canada.