BIS, Bhopal Branch Office Conducts Search and Seizure Operation at a Plywood Shop in Indore for Sale of Plywood Involving Misuse of the ISI Mark, Expired Licence and Products Without the ISI Mark

A team from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Bhopal Branch Office (BPBO), comprising Shri Mohammad Tausif, Scientist E/Director, and Shri Sanjay Kumar Vishwakarma, Scientist C/Deputy Director, successfully conducted a search and seizure operation at the outlet and godown of M/s Dainik Enterprises, 222, Anjani Nagar, 60 Feet Airport Road, Indore – 452005, on 23 October 2026, based on a complaint received at BPBO.

During the operation, irregularities were detected in products covered under IS 303 (General Purpose Plywood) and IS 710 (Marine Plywood), including misuse of the ISI Mark, use of an expired BIS licence, and the sale or availability of products without the ISI Mark.

The irregularities detected were found to constitute violations of the applicable provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018, and the Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Quality Control) Order, 2023.

During the operation, a total of 51 pieces of plywood of different brands and sizes were seized.

The Bureau of Indian Standards is committed to protecting consumers from the sale of non-conforming products and ensuring compliance with applicable Indian Standards and Quality Control Orders. Such enforcement actions are undertaken to curb the misuse of the ISI Mark and safeguard consumer interests.

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