Dippal Manchanda is the Technical Director and Chief Assayer at the Birmingham Assay Office, with over 39 years of expertise in the assaying and analysis of precious metals, alloys, and hazardous substances. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) and a Chartered Scientist (CSci), he has made significant contributions to advancing standards in the jewellery and precious metals industry. His achievements include pioneering methodologies such as AnchorCert Pro for allergy testing and leading key projects on ISO standards for jewellery and gold plating.
As Convenor of ISO/TC 174/WG1 and Chairman of the British Standards Institution’s STI/53 committee on jewellery and horology, Dippal plays a pivotal role in shaping international standards in the jewellery field. His academic interests focus on enhancing analytical precision, promoting sustainability in jewellery testing, and ensuring global compliance in hallmarking practices.
“Gold Hallmarking by XRF: An Optimised Methodology” – 3rd September
