BIS cracks down on Amazon, Flipkart warehouses; seizes substandard products

Flipkart in a statement said: ” The platform has several processes to review the listings sellers make on the marketplace, and also conducts regular audits to ensure compliance.”

Gaurav Makhijani, associate partner at Roedl and Partner India, said foreign manufacturers must obtain certification under the Foreign Manufacturer Certification Scheme (FMCS). “Depending on the product category, this certification is typically granted after an inspection of the manufacturing site supplying goods to the Indian market. Foreign suppliers should initiate the certification process early, as it involves visa arrangements for inspections, laboratory tests, and technical reports,” he explained.

Last week, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs said during its surveillance activities, BIS  identified that several non-certified products are being sold on e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, Myntra, BigBasket even though BIS certification has been made mandatory for these products.