BIS Raids Amazon Warehouse in Jaipur, Seizes 2,678 Non-Standard Products Worth Over ₹1 Crore

Jaipur, Rajasthan – In a major enforcement action, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Rajasthan unit conducted a raid at Amazon’s warehouse in Jhotwara, Jaipur, and seized 2,678 consumer products allegedly stored for sale without the mandatory ISI or BIS registration marks. The operation was carried out under the directive of BIS Rajasthan Director and Head Kanika Kalia.

The raid marks one of the largest seizures of its kind in recent times, targeting e-commerce supply chains for non-compliance with India’s consumer product standards.

Seized Products Span 200+ Categories

According to BIS officials, the seized inventory covered over 200 product categories, many of which are widely used in daily life. Products without valid BIS certification marks included:

• Toys

• Copier paper

• Aluminum and stainless steel utensils

• Steel water bottles

• Insulated flasks

• Electric kettles

• Sanitary napkins

• Baby diapers

• Footwear

• Storage water heaters (geysers)

• Electric juicer-mixer-grinders

• Foot massagers

• Insecticide (mosquito killer) devices

• Electric coffee makers

• Hair styling tools (hair straighteners, hair dryers)

• Air fryers

• Domestic RO water purifiers

• Hand blenders

• Mobile phones

• Wireless headphones and earphones

• Vacuum cleaners

• Video game consoles

• Digital cameras, keyboards, and mice

The estimated market value of the confiscated goods exceeds ₹1 crore, based on their maximum retail price (MRP).

BIS Warns of Legal Consequences for Violators

As per the BIS Act, 2016, it is illegal to manufacture, store, sell, or import products listed under mandatory certification without a valid BIS license. The violation of these provisions falls under Section 29 of the BIS Act, which treats it as a cognizable and punishable offense.

Penalties include:

• Minimum fine of ₹2 lakh for the first offense

• ₹5 lakh or more for repeat offenses (up to ten times the product value)

• Up to two years imprisonment, or both fine and imprisonment

The BIS reiterated its commitment to ensuring that e-commerce platforms adhere strictly to Indian product quality and safety standards, thereby protecting consumer interests.

E-Commerce Platforms Under Regulatory Scrutiny

This development highlights the growing regulatory focus on compliance within the rapidly expanding e-commerce sector. With platforms like Amazon serving as intermediaries for third-party sellers, responsibility is increasingly shifting toward ensuring that listed products meet national safety and quality benchmarks.

Consumers are advised to look for ISI and BIS certification marks on critical products, especially electronics, kitchenware, and child-related goods, before making a purchase.