BIS raids e-commerce warehouse in Bengaluru for selling substandard products
According to the official release, the firm was allegedly storing and selling products that violated the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) issued by the Government of India and the BIS Act, 2016.
During the operation, it was found that several product models seized from the premises were not licensed, misused the ISI mark and registration mark, and were in violation of the terms and conditions of the BIS license.
Some of these products fall under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS), while others are subject to mandatory certification by BIS, in accordance with the QCOs, the release said .
These orders mandate that no product shall be manufactured or sold without a valid BIS license and compliance with the relevant Indian Standards.
Approximately 104 varieties, comprising around 17,500 units—including wireless earbuds, Bluetooth earphones, speakers, toys, footwear, cables, and more—were found in violation and subsequently seized. The estimated market value of the seized items is around ₹2.5 crore, the release stated.
'Consumers are urged to always verify the BIS standard mark (ISI mark) and license number of manufacturers before making any purchases. The authenticity of a license and the relevant Indian Standard can be verified through the BIS CARE mobile app,' the release added.
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