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25 types of gadgets that may be ‘dangerous’ to buy online in India as BIS raids Flipkart, Meesho
Be very careful before buying electronics from Flipkart, Meesho—BIS raids find dangerous uncertified items across 25 product categories. In a surprise raid at Flipkart and Meesho warehouses in Andhra Pradesh, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) seized a large quantity of uncertified electronics—including LED bulbs, table fans and toys—violating safety regulations and risking consumer health.
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Raid Targeted Major E‑commerce Warehouses
BIS officials carried out enforcement action at Flipkart, E‑Kart and Meesho facilities in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh.
BIS officials carried out enforcement action at Flipkart, E‑Kart and Meesho facilities in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh.
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Hazardous Uncertified Products Found
More than 25 categories of uncertified goods were seized, including non‑certified LED bulbs, toys, table fans and other consumer electronics.
More than 25 categories of uncertified goods were seized, including non‑certified LED bulbs, toys, table fans and other consumer electronics.
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Legal Standards Violated
The seized items breached Section 17 of the BIS Act, 2016, which prohibits sale or storage of goods without mandatory certification marks.
The seized items breached Section 17 of the BIS Act, 2016, which prohibits sale or storage of goods without mandatory certification marks.
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Serious Safety and Legal Consequences
Violations attract penalties under Section 29(3) of BIS Act—up to three years in prison, fines reaching Rs 10 lakh or ten times the product value.
Violations attract penalties under Section 29(3) of BIS Act—up to three years in prison, fines reaching Rs 10 lakh or ten times the product value.
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Why It Matters
Uncertified electronics lack safety testing, raising risk of electrical faults, fire hazards and injury. Always check for BIS, ISI or CRS marks before purchase.
Uncertified electronics lack safety testing, raising risk of electrical faults, fire hazards and injury. Always check for BIS, ISI or CRS marks before purchase.
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