India Seizes ₹70 Lakh Worth of Non-Compliant Products from Amazon and Flipkart Warehouses
The Bureau of Indian Standards targets uncertified goods in ongoing raids, signaling stricter enforcement of quality control laws in India's e-commerce sector.
- The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) conducted multiple raids in March 2025, including at Amazon and Flipkart warehouses in Delhi, seizing over ₹70 lakh worth of non-compliant products.
- Seized items included 3,500 uncertified products such as water heaters and food mixers from Amazon and 590 pairs of footwear from Flipkart, many lacking mandatory ISI certification or carrying fake labels.
- The BIS emphasized that violations of certification norms could lead to penalties under the BIS Act, 2016, including fines and imprisonment.
- Amazon and Flipkart stated they comply with local laws but have not directly addressed the specific allegations regarding the seized goods.
- The raids coincide with US-India trade negotiations, highlighting India's focus on strengthening consumer protections and regulatory compliance in its rapidly growing e-commerce market.
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