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Business Standard
16-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
BIS seizes uncertified consumer goods in raid at Amazon hub in Vijayawada
BIS Vijayawada Director Prem Sajani Patnala said the raid was part of an ongoing effort to identify and stop the circulation of products that do not comply New Delhi The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Vijayawada carried out a raid at Amazon's warehouse in Kandrika, located in Andhra Pradesh's NTR district, and seized a large stock of uncertified consumer goods. These included electronics, kitchenware, toys, ceiling fans, footwear, and more, according to an official statement released on Wednesday. The enforcement operation took place on July 15. BIS Vijayawada Director Prem Sajani Patnala said the raid was part of an ongoing effort to identify and stop the circulation of products that do not comply with Quality Control Orders (QCOs). 'Based on actionable intelligence and digital tracking, it was discovered that several e-commerce platforms are helping sell and distribute uncertified and potentially dangerous goods,' the press note said. BIS is currently running a nationwide campaign to stop the sale of non-compliant products. Violation of BIS Act, 2016 Patnala confirmed that the seized items did not have the required BIS certification or registration under the Compulsory Registration Scheme. This is a violation of Section 17 of the BIS Act, 2016, which bars the sale, display, or storage of goods without the proper standard mark. Unsafe goods promoted via e-commerce She stated that these platforms "are enabling the circulation of uncertified and unsafe goods". Patnala also explained that the seized items would either be destroyed, scrapped, or made unusable, depending on the category. "For example, BIS drills holes in cookers, stoves, and steel products. Gold is melted, but only after court approval", she said. She also revealed that many sellers listed on e-commerce sites provide fake or non-traceable addresses, often linked to residential areas. Holding platforms accountable "We thought we had to catch hold of the platform, they will lead us to the actual manufacturer," she said. BIS has now decided to hold e-commerce companies directly accountable. 'Everyone making a profit should be made responsible,' she added. Previous actions of BIS against e-commerce platforms This is not the first raid. This action follows recent similar raids on Flipkart, E-Kart, and Meesho in Krishna district. On March 20, 2025, BIS found multiple items lacking mandatory certification during recent raids in various warehouses of e-commerce platforms Amazon and Flipkart. Speaking on this, the government body said it took this step in a bid to enhance consumer safety from potentially hazardous products. Raids were conducted in a series at Amazon and Flipkart warehouses in Gurgaon, Lucknow, and Delhi, and more than 7,000 substandard items, including electric water heaters, toys, blenders, bottles, and speakers that were found to be without the BIS standard mark, were seized. On March 26, 2025, BIS conducted a search and seizure operation at a warehouse of Amazon located in Airport City, Shamshabad, for violation of the provisions. Here, it seized 2,783 "uncertified" consumer products. These products were estimated to be worth more than Rs 50 lakhs, as per BIS.
The Hindu
15-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
BIS raids Flipkart, E-Kart, Meesho, Amazon warehouses
Officials of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Vijayawada, conducted raids on e-commerce warehouses of Flipkart, Meesho and E-Kart at Mustabad in Krishna district and Amazon at Kandrika, and seized many non-certified products violating the provisions of Quality Control Orders (QOC). The enforcement drive was part of the ongoing nationwide initiate to curb the sale and distribution of non-certified and unsafe products. BIS teams seized about 25 categories of consumer products, including LED bulbs, toys, electronic material and table fans, which lack mandatory BIS certification or the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) mark, thereby violating Section 17 of the BIS Act, 2016, said BIS Vijayawada director and head Prem Sajani Patnala, on Tuesday. 'Based on specific intelligence and digital surveillance, it has been found that several e-commerce platforms are facilitating the sale and distribution of uncertified and potentially hazardous products. The seized products are being sold in contravention of mandatory QCOs,' Ms. Prem Sajani said. BIS Vijayawada deputy director V.V. Reddy said that there are over 800 products under BIS mandatory certification. All the products must possess ISI, CRS or Hallmark. 'Any manufacture, storage or sale of goods without BIS approval is punishable under law. Use of BIS Care App, available on Google Play Store and Apple Store. Public are requested to report misuse of BIS marks on the App,' the Director said. 'BIS will continue the enforcement and consumer outreach efforts to ensure only safe and certified goods reach the market,' Mr. V.V. Reddy said.
Hans India
24-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Rs 2.5 cr-worth counterfeit goods seized in major Flipkart warehouse raid
Bengaluru: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on Wednesday announced that during a search and seizure operation at the largest warehouse in South India, operated by Instakart Services Private Limited (trading under the name Flipkart), it was found that the firm was allegedly storing and selling products that violated the quality control orders issued by the central government and the BIS Act, 2016. The estimated market value of the seized items is around Rs 2.5 crore, it said. The operation, conducted on April 22 by the BIS's Bangalore Branch Office, revealed that several product models seized from the premises were not licensed, misused the ISI mark and registration mark, and violated 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. These orders mandate that no product shall be manufactured or sold without a valid BIS license and compliance with the relevant Indian Standards,' said a BIS statement. According to the BIS, approximately 104 varieties, comprising around 17,500 units—including wireless earbuds, Bluetooth earphones, speakers, toys, footwear, cables, and more—were found in violation and seized. The BIS team, led by Narender Reddy Beesu (Director) and other senior officials, confirmed that a case would be filed in a court of law. 'Legal action will be initiated against the firm under Section 17(3) read with Section 29 of the BIS Act, 2016. The Act provides for imprisonment of up to two years or a fine of not less than Rs 2 lakh for the first offence. For subsequent offences, the fine shall not be less than Rs 5 lakh and may extend up to ten times the value of the goods, or both, as determined by the court,' the statement added. The BIS urged consumers to always verify the BIS Standard Mark (ISI mark) and license number of manufacturers before making purchases. The authenticity of a license and the relevant Indian Standard can be verified through the BIS CARE mobile app, it said. During the operation, the team also educated warehouse personnel on how to check product compliance before allowing sellers to store goods on the premises.
The Hindu
23-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
BIS raids e-commerce warehouse in Bengaluru for selling substandard products
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Bengaluru Branch Office, on Tuesday, conducted a search and seizure operation at the largest warehouse in south India operated by Instakart Services Private Limited, trading under the name Flipkart for allegedly storing and 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.
