Panchkula. 26 March 2025
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Haryana Branch Office conducted an enforcement raid on 26th March 2025. Raid was conducted on distributor namely M/s Amazon Transportation Services Pvt. Ltd., Industrial Area, Phase 1, Panchkula, Haryana, 134113.
During the enforcement raid, firm was found to be having stock of non ISI marked Toys, Food mixer, Water heater which comes under various QCOs issued for Govt of India. Search & Seizure operation was conducted by team of BIS Officials constituting Sh. Sourabh Chandra, Deputy Director and Sh. Pakki Balu, Assistant Director. Stock of products violating various QCOs of BIS were found and seized during the raid from the disrtibutor. The raid operation conducted by HRBO was successfully executed as per the planned objectives. The primary goals of ensuring compliance with BIS standards and identifying unauthorized use of the BIS certification mark were achieved.
Sh. Ramesh K, Director & Head of the Haryana Branch Office, stated that action would be taken under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 against the offenders. The violations fall under Sections 17(1) of the BIS Act, which is punishable with imprisonment of up to two year or a fine not less than ₹ 2,00,000, with the possibility of an increased fine up to ten times the value of the goods involved, as per Section 29(3) of the BIS Act. Prosecution will be initiated in the competent court of law.
BIS has observed that products were under QCOs are sold without ISI mark and fake ISI-marked products are being manufactured and sold to consumers for profit. To safeguard their interests, the public is advised to verify the authenticity of ISI marks before purchasing any product. This can be done by visiting the BIS website (www.bis.gov.in) or using the BIS Care app. If consumers come across any misuse of the ISI mark, they are encouraged to report it to the Director & Head, Haryana Branch Office, BIS at Plot No. 4A, Sector 27-B, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh – 160019. Complaints can also be sent via email to hhrbo@bis.gov.in or mdch1@bis.gov.in or complaints@bis.gov.in or by calling 0172-2650290. All information provided by the public will be kept confidential.