BIS raid at Metro Cash and Carry in Mumbai confiscates huge quantity of uncertified toys

In a raid by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), huge quantity of uncertified toys confiscated in Mumbai. 

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A team of officials from BIS, Mumbai Branch Office conducted a raid at M/s. Metro Cash & Carry , Borivali East on 1January 13, 2022 for the misuse of ISI mark by violating Quality Control Orders, as per a release from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution. Huge quantity of uncertified toys was confiscated during the raid.

The store was found indulging in sale of electric and non-electric toys, without BIS Standard Mark, in violation of Quality Control Orders on Toys issued by Government of India.

One must note that keeping in view the health and safety of children, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry had notified that all the toys sold in the country from January 1, 2021 has to be  mandatorily be certified by BIS for their safety and shall bear  mark on them.

The violation of Quality Control Orders issued by the government is a punishable offence with imprisonment up to two years or a fine of a minimum Rs. 2,00,000 or both as per BIS Act 2016.

The manufacturers, dealers and traders are advised to desist from manufacturing and selling toys without certification from BIS. The consumers are encouraged to use BIS Care App for details on certified manufacturers and products.