Regarding this, Sanjeev, Joint Secretary of the department said:
While there have been only 34 quality control orders since 1984, the number is set to increase to 58 within the next six months.
Penalty
A number of products including aluminium, copper products and household appliances will come under this quality control order.
Domestic and foreign products belonging to these sectors are to be brought under these mandatory norms.
This is what he said.
Goods under the Quality Control Ordinance shall not be manufactured, sold, traded, imported or stocked until they obtain an Indian Quality Certificate (BIS).
This move will help create a global market for domestic products.
For smooth implementation of these directives, consideration is being given to providing additional time for small and micro enterprises to obtain BIS certification and improve testing facilities.
Meanwhile, exemption is also being considered for industries with investment up to Rs 25 lakh.
Violators of the Certification Act are liable to imprisonment for a term of up to two years or a fine of at least Rs 2 lakh for the first time. For second and subsequent violations, a fine of Rs 5 lakh will be imposed.
Confiscation
Based on these quality control rules, 18 thousand 600 toys that have not received BIS certificate have been seized in recent raids at various places including ‘malls’ and airports.
Consequently, imports of substandard toys have decreased significantly and exports have also increased.