The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) seized 225 uncertified consumer goods worth Rs 8 lakh during a raid in Secunderabad. Items like mixers, cookers, fans and irons were found without BIS certification, violating the BIS Act, 2016
Director, BIS Hyderabad, PV Srikanth said the raids were conducted based on information received about a large quantity of sanitary napkins being stored at this center without any certification.
The program aimed to educate jewellers about the importance of hallmarking, recent developments in hallmarking, and the Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) system
P.V. Srikanth, Director and Head of BIS Hyderabad, inaugurated the program, emphasizing the importance of adopting safety standards to protect the well-being of workers. V.V. Sasi Kumar, retired Deputy Chief Inspector of Factories and Secretary of the National Security Council, Telangana Chapter, conducted a session on the urgent need for effective safety measures in industries, highlighting strategies to reduce occupational hazards.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry had made BIS Certification (ISI Mark) for toys mandatory with effect from January 1, 2021, and designated the BIS as the enforcing authority.
