The announcement came just hours after the Bureau of Indian Standards said that it had confiscated roughly 19,000 toys from shopping malls and airports throughout the country as part of a massive campaign to combat the flood of illicit and defective toys.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority, the consumer watchdog. Thursday issued notices to e-commerce firms Amazon, Flipkart, and Snapdeal for allegedly selling toys in violation of the quality standards.
The move came just hours after the BIS said. It has seized nearly 19,000 toys from shopping malls and airports across the country. In a major crackdown to check the influx of illegal and substandard toys.
“CCPA has sought response from the e-commerce entities within 7 days from issuance of notice, failing which necessary action may be initiated against them under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019,” a statement issued by the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said.
“CCPA has also written to the Director General, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to take immediate cognizance of the matter and take necessary action,” the statement added.
Earlier in the day, the BIS said it had conducted raids on 44 stores. Including those of a major toy retailer, in Ranchi, Noida, Kolkata and the Delhi Airport.