Law Enforcement & Anti-counterfeit
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Fighting fakes, protecting consumers, and safeguarding brand integrity
Counterfeit jewellery, watches, and luxury goods are an increasing threat not only to consumers but also to legitimate businesses and brand reputation. From counterfeit hallmarking to misrepresented materials and fraudulent luxury resale, enforcement bodies need independent expertise to identify, investigate, and prosecute offenders.
For over 250 years, Birmingham Assay Office has been at the heart of hallmarking and consumer protection. Today, we partner with law enforcement agencies, anti-counterfeit bodies, and brand protection teams to provide testing, authentication, and expert evidence that helps stop fakes, protect the public, and uphold the integrity of the market.
Your challenges...
Law enforcement and anti-counterfeit agencies face increasing challenges to:
- Detect and seize counterfeit jewellery and products in both physical and online markets.
- Investigate fraudulent hallmarking and misdescribed precious metal products.
- Tackle the rise of counterfeit luxury goods, particularly in e-commerce and resale platforms.
- Access independent, technical expertise to support criminal investigations.
- Gather evidence that stands up in court.
- Protect consumers from unsafe, fraudulent, or poor-quality products.
How Birmingham Assay Office supports you...
Hallmarking Verification & Expert Analysis
- Expert identification of fraudulent or missing hallmarks on jewellery.
- Precious metal testing to confirm authenticity and detect counterfeits.
- Independent reporting to support investigations and seizures.
Authentication & Anti-Counterfeit Services
- Verification of luxury goods, including watches, jewellery, and branded accessories.
- Partnership with brand protection teams to confirm authenticity and combat online fraud.
Product Safety & REACH Testing
- UKAS-accredited laboratory testing to identify unsafe levels of nickel, lead, cadmium, or other restricted substances.
- Ensures counterfeit or fraudulent goods can be removed from circulation not only for fraud but also for consumer safety risks.
Training & Knowledge Sharing
- Specialist training for enforcement officers on hallmarking law, counterfeit detection, and authentication.
- Practical workshops with real-life examples of fakes and fraudulent marks.
- Supports law enforcement in building in-house expertise and confidence.
Expert Evidence & Prosecution Support
- Provision of independent expert witness testimony for court cases.
- Technical documentation and reports that stand up to legal scrutiny.
- Strengthening prosecutions with impartial, authoritative evidence.
to explore our hallmarking, testing, and authentication services for anti-counterfeit enforcement.
Why choose Birmingham Assay Office?
- Heritage Authority – Over 250 years supporting the UK with hallmarking, authentication, and consumer protection.
- Independent & Impartial – UKAS-accredited testing and certification trusted in court and industry.
- Proven Enforcement Partner – Experience supporting police, trading standards, and brand protection teams.
- Consumer First – Services designed to protect the public from fraud and unsafe products.
“Birmingham Assay Office gave us the technical expertise and credibility we needed to take counterfeit jewellery off the market. Their hallmarking knowledge, product testing, and expert evidence were crucial to a successful prosecution.“
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Contact us
Birmingham Assay office
0121 820 0773
Address
1 Moreton St, Birmingham, B1 3AX