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The Hindu
30-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
BIS Bengaluru hosts residential training for standards club mentors
BENGALURU: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Bengaluru Branch Office, conducted a two-day Residential Reinforcement Training Programme for mentors on June 27 and 28. The event brought together 56 mentors from BIS Standards Clubs across Karnataka, aiming to strengthen their understanding of BIS initiatives and promote standards-based education. The programme featured insightful sessions led by senior BIS officials. Narender Reddy Beesu, Director of BIS-Bengaluru, emphasised the critical role of quality standards in everyday life. Premalata Sinha, Joint Director, presented an overview of BIS's core functions, including standardization, certification, testing, training, and educational outreach. A key highlight of the training was an in-depth exploration of the Learning Science via Standards (LSvS) module—an innovative BIS initiative that connects scientific concepts with practical applications through standards. This module is designed to make science education more engaging and relevant for students by demonstrating the real-world impact of standards. The module was delivered through practical and interactive sessions led by Resource Support Team members Senthilkumar Radhakrishnan, Mohan Kumar and Premakumari.
Hans India
25-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
BIS Seizes ₹2.5 Crore Worth of Non-Compliant Products; Educates E-Commerce Warehouse Staff
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Bengaluru Branch, seized goods worth ₹2.5 crore from the largest warehouse of an e-commerce platform in South India. The products were found to be non-compliant with the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) issued by the Government of India and the BIS Act, 2016. The company was allegedly storing and selling items that did not meet BIS regulations. Some of the products were using fake ISI and BIS registration marks. In total, around 104 product varieties — including 17,500 units like wireless earbuds, Bluetooth earphones, speakers, toys, footwear, and cables — were found to be in violation. Some of the seized products fall under the Compulsory Registration Scheme, while others require Mandatory Certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). As per the Quality Control Orders (QCOs), any product covered under these regulations cannot be manufactured or sold without a valid BIS license. The raid was conducted under the leadership of: Narender Reddy Beesu – Director Vinodini Kishore – Director Premlata Sinha – Joint Director Piyush Kumar Gupta – Assistant Director During the inspection, the BIS team also educated the warehouse staff on how to check product compliance before allowing sellers to store goods.
New Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
BIS raids warehouse in Bengaluru, seizes items worth Rs 2.5 crore
BENGALURU: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Bengaluru Branch Office, seized Rs. 2.5 crore worth of non-compliant goods at the largest warehouse of an e-commerce platform in South India. 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. Several product models seized from the premises were not licensed, and had misused the ISI mark and registration mark. The items also violated the terms of the BIS license. Around 104 varieties, comprising around 17,500 units— including wireless earbuds, Bluetooth earphones, speakers, toys, footwear, cables, and more — were found in violation. According to a press release, some of the products fall under the Compulsory Registration Scheme, 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. The operation was led by Narender Reddy Beesu (Director), Vinodini Kishore (Director), Premlata Sinha (Joint Director), and Piyush Kumar Gupta (Assistant Director). The team also educated the warehouse personnel on how to check product compliance before allowing sellers to store goods on the premises.
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.
