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Hindustan Times
30-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
DRI seizes ₹6.5 crore worth of illegal Chinese toys, fake cosmetics and shoes
MUMBAI: In a major crackdown on the smuggling of substandard goods, the Mumbai unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 160 metric tonnes of illegally imported Chinese toys, counterfeit cosmetics, and footwear worth ₹6.5 crore. DRI seizes ₹ 6.5 crore worth of illegal Chinese toys, fake cosmetics and shoes Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the agency tracked and intercepted 10 suspicious containers across multiple locations — Mundra and Hazira Ports in Gujarat, Kandla Special Economic Zone, and Inland Container Depot Piyala in Faridabad, Haryana. The containers were allegedly misdeclared with generic labels such as mini decorative plants, keychains, pencil boxes, and showpieces — an attempt, officials said, to dodge scrutiny. A detailed inspection revealed the containers were primarily loaded with toys, along with significant quantities of unlicensed cosmetics and footwear. Officials said the toys were imported without the mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification, in violation of the Foreign Trade Policy and the Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020. BIS certification ensures toys meet safety and quality benchmarks. Non-compliant goods are prohibited and are either destroyed at the importer's cost or re-exported to the country of origin. The seized cosmetics, according to the DRI, were not only counterfeit but also lacked approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), violating the Intellectual Property Rights (Imported Goods) Enforcement Rules, 2007. The footwear, too, was found to be BIS non-compliant and in breach of the Footwear made from Leather and other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2024. 'Aligned with national policy regarding toy imports, the DRI has stepped up efforts to detect and seize cheap, unsafe, and substandard Chinese toys,' said a senior DRI official. 'These toys pose serious safety and health risks to children, while also harming India's burgeoning toy manufacturing sector and causing substantial loss to the national exchequer.'
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Business Standard
19-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Over 91% of toys tested by BIS found compliant with quality norms
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has found 91 per cent of the 17,860 samples of toys compliant with the quality control order since its implementation in January 2021, reflecting availability of quality products in the domestic market. The bureau has undertaken extensive enforcement activities following the implementation of the Toy (Quality Control) Order in January 2021, said Anil Kapri, Director and Head (Western Regional Lab), BIS, Mumbai. "To keep a check on the quality of certified toys available in the market, BIS is consistently increasing the number of samples drawn for testing. The data since 2021 reflects an upward trend in surveillance activity," said a senior official at Department of Consumer Affairs in the central government. "Moreover, it is evident that an increasingly higher proportion of these samples are found to be in compliance with Indian Standards, indicating a positive shift in the overall quality of toys available in the market," the official added. As per the BIS data, 16,240 samples (91 per cent) out of 17,860 samples tested so far have been found compliant with the Indian Standards. In the current fiscal till June 17, BIS has tested 537 samples and out of that 98 per cent have been found compliant with quality norms. The BIS has developed and published Indian Standards for toys that encompass physical, chemical, and electrical safety requirements. To enforce compliance, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) issued the Toys (Quality Control) Order), 2020, which came into effect on January 1, 2021. This order mandates that all toys sold in India, whether manufactured domestically or imported, must conform to seven specific Indian standards and bear the ISI mark under a valid BIS licence. As per the latest figures, there are 1,640 BIS-certified toy industries in India, of which 1,165 licences are for non-electronic toys and 475 for electric toys. The enforcement action involves conducting search and seizure operations under Section 28 of the BIS Act, 2016, which empowers the bureau to enter premises, search, and seize products suspected of non-compliance with Quality Control Orders, for subsequent legal actions. Since the implementation of Toy Quality Control Order, the official said that the BIS has conducted 159 search and seizure operations targeting non-compliant toys in the market. This includes 15 search and seizure operations conducted on e- commerce warehouses. Out of these cases, court proceedings have been completed in 8 instances, resulting in penalties for the defaulters. The courts have imposed fines ranging from Rs 1 lakh in one case to Rs 2 lakh in the remaining seven cases. As per Section 29 of the Act, any person who manufactures, imports, distributes, sells, exhibits or offers for sale any product in contravention of a QCO may face imprisonment for a term which may extend up to two years, or a fine not less than Rs 2 lakh but which may extend up to ten times the value of the goods or articles, or both. "The enforcement of a Quality Control Order (QCO) is an essential component of the regulatory framework designed to ensure that only certified, tested, and safe products are made available in the market," Kapri said here. It also plays a crucial role in maintaining a level playing field for manufacturers who comply with mandatory certification requirements. Without effective enforcement, non-compliant entities could continue to operate unchecked, gaining an unfair competitive edge over those who invest in quality assurance and certification. To detect non-compliant toys, BIS conducts regular market surveillance covering both offline retail stores and online e-commerce platforms. When non-certified toys are found, enforcement actions are not limited to the sellers alone. The BIS makes concerted efforts to trace the source of manufacture of such toys and initiates appropriate legal action against the manufacturers, the official said. In the case of e-commerce platforms, action is also taken at the warehouse level, where non-compliant products are often stored before distribution. Apart from its own surveillance mechanisms, the BIS also receives information about non-compliant products through complaints filed by consumers. These complaints may be lodged via the BIS Care mobile app, by post, or through email. Each complaint is followed up with an investigation, followed by search and seizure, wherever necessary. Subsequent to search & seizure operations, legal actions are initiated under the BIS Act, 2016. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Over 91 pc of toys tested by BIS found compliant with quality norms
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has found 91 per cent of the 17,860 samples of toys compliant with the quality control order since its implementation in January 2021, reflecting availability of quality products in the domestic market. The bureau has undertaken extensive enforcement activities following the implementation of the Toy (Quality Control) Order in January 2021, said Anil Kapri, Director and Head (Western Regional Lab), BIS, Mumbai. "To keep a check on the quality of certified toys available in the market, BIS is consistently increasing the number of samples drawn for testing. The data since 2021 reflects an upward trend in surveillance activity," said a senior official at Department of Consumer Affairs in the central government. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3BHK Transformation Possible for ₹4.5 Lakh? HomeLane Get Quote Undo "Moreover, it is evident that an increasingly higher proportion of these samples are found to be in compliance with Indian Standards , indicating a positive shift in the overall quality of toys available in the market," the official added. As per the BIS data, 16,240 samples (91 per cent) out of 17,860 samples tested so far have been found compliant with the Indian Standards. Live Events In the current fiscal till June 17, BIS has tested 537 samples and out of that 98 per cent have been found compliant with quality norms. The BIS has developed and published Indian Standards for toys that encompass physical, chemical, and electrical safety requirements. To enforce compliance, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) issued the Toys (Quality Control) Order), 2020, which came into effect on January 1, 2021. This order mandates that all toys sold in India, whether manufactured domestically or imported, must conform to seven specific Indian standards and bear the ISI mark under a valid BIS licence. As per the latest figures, there are 1,640 BIS-certified toy industries in India, of which 1,165 licences are for non-electronic toys and 475 for electric toys. The enforcement action involves conducting search and seizure operations under Section 28 of the BIS Act, 2016, which empowers the bureau to enter premises, search, and seize products suspected of non-compliance with Quality Control Orders, for subsequent legal actions. Since the implementation of Toy Quality Control Order , the official said that the BIS has conducted 159 search and seizure operations targeting non-compliant toys in the market. This includes 15 search and seizure operations conducted on e- commerce warehouses. Out of these cases, court proceedings have been completed in 8 instances, resulting in penalties for the defaulters. The courts have imposed fines ranging from Rs 1 lakh in one case to Rs 2 lakh in the remaining seven cases. As per Section 29 of the Act, any person who manufactures, imports, distributes, sells, exhibits or offers for sale any product in contravention of a QCO may face imprisonment for a term which may extend up to two years, or a fine not less than Rs 2 lakh but which may extend up to ten times the value of the goods or articles, or both. "The enforcement of a Quality Control Order (QCO) is an essential component of the regulatory framework designed to ensure that only certified, tested, and safe products are made available in the market," Kapri said here. It also plays a crucial role in maintaining a level playing field for manufacturers who comply with mandatory certification requirements. Without effective enforcement, non-compliant entities could continue to operate unchecked, gaining an unfair competitive edge over those who invest in quality assurance and certification. To detect non-compliant toys, BIS conducts regular market surveillance covering both offline retail stores and online e-commerce platforms. When non-certified toys are found, enforcement actions are not limited to the sellers alone. The BIS makes concerted efforts to trace the source of manufacture of such toys and initiates appropriate legal action against the manufacturers, the official said. In the case of e-commerce platforms, action is also taken at the warehouse level, where non-compliant products are often stored before distribution. Apart from its own surveillance mechanisms, the BIS also receives information about non-compliant products through complaints filed by consumers. These complaints may be lodged via the BIS Care mobile app, by post, or through email. Each complaint is followed up with an investigation, followed by search and seizure, wherever necessary. Subsequent to search & seizure operations, legal actions are initiated under the BIS Act, 2016.
Mint
19-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
Over 91 pc of toys tested by BIS found compliant with quality norms
Mumbai, Jun 19 (PTI) The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has found 91 per cent of the 17,860 samples of toys compliant with the quality control order since its implementation in January 2021, reflecting availability of quality products in the domestic market. The bureau has undertaken extensive enforcement activities following the implementation of the Toy (Quality Control) Order in January 2021, said Anil Kapri, Director and Head (Western Regional Lab), BIS, Mumbai. "To keep a check on the quality of certified toys available in the market, BIS is consistently increasing the number of samples drawn for testing. The data since 2021 reflects an upward trend in surveillance activity," said a senior official at Department of Consumer Affairs in the central government. "Moreover, it is evident that an increasingly higher proportion of these samples are found to be in compliance with Indian Standards, indicating a positive shift in the overall quality of toys available in the market," the official added. As per the BIS data, 16,240 samples (91 per cent) out of 17,860 samples tested so far have been found compliant with the Indian Standards. In the current fiscal till June 17, BIS has tested 537 samples and out of that 98 per cent have been found compliant with quality norms. The BIS has developed and published Indian Standards for toys that encompass physical, chemical, and electrical safety requirements. To enforce compliance, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) issued the Toys (Quality Control) Order), 2020, which came into effect on January 1, 2021. This order mandates that all toys sold in India, whether manufactured domestically or imported, must conform to seven specific Indian standards and bear the ISI mark under a valid BIS licence. As per the latest figures, there are 1,640 BIS-certified toy industries in India, of which 1,165 licences are for non-electronic toys and 475 for electric toys. The enforcement action involves conducting search and seizure operations under Section 28 of the BIS Act, 2016, which empowers the bureau to enter premises, search, and seize products suspected of non-compliance with Quality Control Orders, for subsequent legal actions. Since the implementation of Toy Quality Control Order, the official said that the BIS has conducted 159 search and seizure operations targeting non-compliant toys in the market. This includes 15 search and seizure operations conducted on e- commerce warehouses. Out of these cases, court proceedings have been completed in 8 instances, resulting in penalties for the defaulters. The courts have imposed fines ranging from ₹ 1 lakh in one case to ₹ 2 lakh in the remaining seven cases. As per Section 29 of the Act, any person who manufactures, imports, distributes, sells, exhibits or offers for sale any product in contravention of a QCO may face imprisonment for a term which may extend up to two years, or a fine not less than ₹ 2 lakh but which may extend up to ten times the value of the goods or articles, or both. "The enforcement of a Quality Control Order (QCO) is an essential component of the regulatory framework designed to ensure that only certified, tested, and safe products are made available in the market," Kapri said here. It also plays a crucial role in maintaining a level playing field for manufacturers who comply with mandatory certification requirements. Without effective enforcement, non-compliant entities could continue to operate unchecked, gaining an unfair competitive edge over those who invest in quality assurance and certification. To detect non-compliant toys, BIS conducts regular market surveillance covering both offline retail stores and online e-commerce platforms. When non-certified toys are found, enforcement actions are not limited to the sellers alone. The BIS makes concerted efforts to trace the source of manufacture of such toys and initiates appropriate legal action against the manufacturers, the official said. In the case of e-commerce platforms, action is also taken at the warehouse level, where non-compliant products are often stored before distribution. Apart from its own surveillance mechanisms, the BIS also receives information about non-compliant products through complaints filed by consumers. These complaints may be lodged via the BIS Care mobile app, by post, or through email. Each complaint is followed up with an investigation, followed by search and seizure, wherever necessary. Subsequent to search & seizure operations, legal actions are initiated under the BIS Act, 2016.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
BIS push on toy safety: India outpaces global norms, domestic firms gain global traction
India's stricter toy safety standards have not only reduced consumer complaints but also helped domestic manufacturers expand exports, according to officials at the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). BIS Director Adbhut Singh said Indian norms, designed around local weather and usage patterns, surpass global benchmarks like ISO and IEC in areas including chemical, physical, and electrical safety, as quoted PTI. "Indian standards on toys are better than global standards," Singh said, noting that the standards have supported both local and overseas sales. The rules, enforced through the Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020, require all toys sold in India — whether imported or domestic — to meet seven Indian standards and carry the ISI mark. Under the order, in force since January 1, 2021, non-compliant toys cannot be manufactured, stored, sold, or even exhibited. Singh explained that BIS certification ensures toys are free from choking hazards, sharp edges, and toxic materials like lead or phthalates. 'For instance, a plastic toy car must comply not just with chemical safety, but also mechanical strength and edge sharpness norms,' he said. As of now, 1,640 toy manufacturers in India are BIS-certified — 1,165 for non-electronic toys and 475 for electric ones. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Moiz Gabajiwala, CEO of Zephyr Toymakers Pvt Ltd, said the standards have created a level playing field and spurred innovation. 'Our turnover rose substantially after BIS norms came in. We posted Rs 25 crore last fiscal and target 20% growth in 2025-26,' he said. Zephyr makes 1–1.5 lakh toys a month across over 100 varieties and uses 99% locally sourced materials. BIS said it has offered initial testing relaxations for small and micro units and now provides ongoing training in quality control and compliance. The efforts, Singh added, have led to 'significant improvements in product safety' and fewer customer complaints. India's toy exports stood at $152.34 million in 2023–24, a slight dip from $153.89 million the year before, according to a GTRI report. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
