BIS launches massive crackdown on e-commerce giants, raiding Amazon and Flipkart warehouses to enforce product quality standards.
By Aniket Chakraborty
Mar 28, 2025
In a 15-hour operation, BIS seized over 3,500 electrical devices worth Rs 70 lakh from an Amazon warehouse in Delhi's Mohan Cooperative Industrial Area.
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Flipkart's Instakart warehouse found selling 590 pairs of sports footwear without mandatory ISI marks and manufacturing dates.
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Government reveals 769 products currently require compulsory certification across various regulatory bodies.
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Multiple raids across Lucknow, Gurugram, and Delhi uncovered numerous non-compliant products, including toys, hand blenders, and metallic items.
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Legal action looms for e-commerce platforms under the BIS Act of 2016, with potential fines up to 10 times the value of non-compliant products.
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Violators could face severe consequences, including hefty fines starting at Rs 2 lakh and potential imprisonment up to two years.
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BIS's recent enforcement efforts highlight growing scrutiny of e-commerce platforms' product quality and consumer safety standards.
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Raids exposed widespread certification violations, with items ranging from electrical appliances to sports equipment lacking mandatory quality marks.
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The government's aggressive approach signals a strong commitment to protecting consumer interests and ensuring product quality in the booming e-commerce sector.