A team of Officials from Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Mumbai conducted an Enforcement Search and Seizure operation at Ulhasnagar on 19/2/2019 to check the misuse of ISI Mark on PVC Insulated Cables. During the raid at the premises of M/s Jhalak Cables, Plot 5, Khemani Industrial Area, OT Section, Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra they were found misusing the BIS Certification Mark (ISI Mark) without a valid licence from BIS on PVC Insulated Cables with various brand names “MAXX”, “DEE PEE”, “AEROLEX”, and “GOLDEN KING” manufactured by them. About 155 coils and marking wheels were seized during the raid.

 

The misuse of BIS Standard Mark 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.

It has been observed many times that fake ISI marked products are manufactured and sold to consumers for huge profit. Therefore, all are requested to ascertain the genuineness of ISI Mark on the product before making purchase, by visiting BIS website http://www.bis.gov.in.

Citizens are requested that in case they come across any instance of misuse of ISI Mark on any product, the same may be informed to the Head, MUBO-II, Western Regional Office, BIS, Manakalaya, E9, Behind Marol Telephone Exchange, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400 093. Such complaints can also be made by E-mail at the address hmubo2@bis.gov.in . The source of such information will be kept confidential.

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