INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Government has sent notices to e-commerce entities like Amazon and FlipkartFive major e-commerce entities Amazon, Flipkart, PaytmMall,
Snapdeal and Shopclues have been issued notices by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) for offering pressure cookers, which
don't meet the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) norms.CCPA has sought response from the e-commerce entities within seven days from the
issuance of notice, failing which action could be taken against them under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.The body has
also written to Director General of BIS to take immediate note of the matter and take necessary action.The notices were issued on November
18 to these entities as well as the sellers, a statement issued by the ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution said.The
CCPA has initiated a country-wide campaign to prevent sale of spurious and counterfeit goods that violate Quality Control Orders published
by the Centre, the statement issued on Monday said.Apart from pressure cookers, other essential use products which have been identified for
the campaign are helmets and cooking gas cylinders.CCPA has also issued directions to district collectors across the country to investigate
unfair trade practices and violation of consumer rights concerning manufacture or sale of such goods.It is strengthening enforcement
measures to create awareness among consumers that they should look for ISI quality mark while purchasing consumer products like pressure
cooker either offline or online.
