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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.
