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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.
