BIS officials seize toys with fake licence numbers and quality marks from Hyderabad airport outlet

“BIS noticed non-compliance with quality control. Exercising its powers under the BIS Act 2016, officials searched the sales outlet at the airport,” KV Rao, BIS scientist and head, said.

Toys having a spurious licence number and BIS standard marks were seized. Action is being initiated against the offender under the BIS Act, 2016.

Any person who violates the provisions of Section 17 shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend up to two years or with a fine not less than ₹2 lakh for the first contravention and not less than ₹5 lakh for the second and subsequent contraventions.

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BIS seeks help from public 

The BIS requested the public to be aware of the details of the BIS licence which can be verified on the BIS website www.manakonline.in or by using the BIS care app.

The BIS licence was given to the manufacturing units only after thoroughly scrutinising their manufacturing and testing facilities and product conformity to the relevant Indian standards.

It also advised the public to check if the BIS licence is genuine before purchasing products.

The BIS has also urged to provide any information regarding the violation of the Toys (Quality Control) Order in the interest of public health and safety. Toys that do not meet the standards seriously threaten the health and safety of infants and children.