The violation of Section 17(1)(a) of BIS Act 2016 is punishable with imprisonment up to two years or a fine of minimum Rs. 2,00,000 or both as per BIS Act 2016. Action is being initiated to file a case in the court of law for the offence.
All consumers are encouraged to use BIS CARE App (available both in Mobile Android and iOS) to find out the list of mandatory products which shall be BIS certified and are also requested to ascertain the genuineness of ISI Mark on the product before making purchase, by visiting BIS website www.bis.gov.in. BIS requests citizens again and again that in case they come across any instance where mandatory products are being sold without BIS certification, or where misuse of ISI Mark on any product is happening, the same may be informed to BIS Office. In Mumbai, such instances may be reported to the Head, MUBO-I, Western Regional Office, BIS, 5th Floor, CETTM complex, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai – 400076. Such complaints can also be made by E-mail at the address hmubo1@bis.gov.in. The source of such information will be kept confidential, stated Scientist- G/Senior Director & Head Mumbai Branch Office-I, Shri Satish Kumar.
