Officials from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Coimbatore Branch Office, conducted enforcement raid (search and seizure) operations on 2026 May 15 at M/s. IP Auto World, Saibaba Colony, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore.

The operation was carried out by Shri Vinith Kumar G, Scientist-E/Director, Smt. Divya S. Scientist-D/ Joint Director, and Shri Gautam Chand Soni, Scientist-C/Deputy Director. During the search and seizure operation the outlet was found to be involved in selling and storage of Protective helmets for two-wheeler riders without BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark)

During the course of the operation, Protective Helmets for two-wheeler riders were seized for violation of the provisions of the BIS Act. 2016.

Shri Ramesh K. Director & Head of the Coimbatore Branch Office, stated that appropriate action would be initiated by the Bureau of Indian Standards Coimbatore Brunch Office against the offender under the provisions of the BIS Act. 2016. He further informed that, as per Section 29 of the BIS Act, 2016, the offence is punishable, for the first contravention, with imprisonment up to two years or with a fine not less than Rs. 2 lakhs which may extend up to ten times the value of the goods or articles manufactured, sold, offered for sale, or marked with the Standard Mark, or with both.

Consumers are advised to verify ISI mark and Validate CM/L, number of the products while purchasing protective helmets and other consumable bearing 151 mark through the BIS Care.

Manufacturers and suppliers are expected to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the BIS Act. 2016. Any mune of the IST Mark, use of expired licences, or misleading representation of BIS certification not only compromises consumer safety but also attracts penal action under the law.

BIS continuously monitors sach violations and arges the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious products or misuse of the 151 Mark to the nearest B15 office of through the BIS Care App.

For any complaints about Bts certified products you may kindly contact Shri. Ramesh K. Director & Head, BIS Coimbatore Branch Office 1-91-422-2248892

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