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India has launched a major crackdown on e-commerce platforms for selling non-compliant goods. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has initiated legal action under the BIS Act, 2016, with penalties ranging from ₹2 lakh to ten times the product's value. Raids have been conducted at multiple warehouses as authorities tighten regulations.

India cracks down on e-commerce platforms selling non-compliant goods

The Bureau of Indian Standards is taking action on leading e-commerce platforms to curb the distribution of unsafe products. The search and seizure of products were carried out at multiple warehouses of platforms, including Amazon and Flipkart, across the cities of Lucknow, Gurgaon, and Delhi. According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, BIS initiated legal action under the BIS Act 2016, and offenders found selling unsafe products will face penalties ranging from 2 lakhs to 10 times the product's value, and imprisonment of up to 2 years. Watch in for more details!

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The Indian government has served notices to e-commerce majors Amazon and Flipkart for non-declaration of mandatory disclosure, including the 'Country of Origin' on specific products. Watch report.

Indian government notice to Amazon and Flipkart: E-commerce majors given 15 days to reply

Indian government has issued notices to e-commerce majors Amazon & Flipkart for not mandatorily displaying information, including country of origin, on products sold on their platforms in India.

Indian govt issues notice to Amazon, Flipkart over non-compliance

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