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India.com
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
Road Safety Alert: Centre Urges Two-Wheeler Riders To Use BIS-Certified Helmets- Details
New Delhi: In a major step towards ushering road safety, the Union government on Saturday appealed to consumers across the country to use only Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)-certified helmets. The Department of Consumer Affairs also called for strict enforcement against the manufacture or sale of helmets without BIS certification. According to data from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, India has over 21 crore two-wheelers on roads. While wearing a helmet is mandatory under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, its effectiveness depends on quality. Sub-standard helmets compromise protection and defeat their purpose. To address this, a Quality Control Order has been in force since 2021, mandating ISI-marked helmets certified under BIS standards (IS 4151:2015) for all two-wheeler riders. 'As of June 2025, there are 176 manufacturers across India holding valid BIS licenses for protective helmets,' the Ministry said. "The Department has observed that many helmets sold on roadsides lack the mandatory BIS certification, posing significant risks to consumers and numerous fatalities in road accidents. Therefore, there is an urgent need to tackle this issue head-on," it added. In a bid to enforce quality standards, BIS regularly conducts factory and market surveillance. In the last financial year, it tested over 500 helmet samples, and more than 30 search-and-seizure operations were carried out for misuse of the BIS Standard Mark. "In one Delhi operation, over 2,500 non-compliant helmets were seized from nine manufacturers with expired or cancelled licences. Similar action at 17 retail and roadside locations led to the seizure of around 500 substandard helmets, with legal proceedings underway," the Ministry said. Further, BIS has added a provision on the BIS Care App and BIS portal to check whether a helmet manufacturer is licensed or not and also allows users to lodge a complaint on the BIS Care App. As part of a nationwide consumer awareness initiative, BIS organises the Quality Connect campaign where 'Manak Mitra' volunteers engage directly with consumers to provide information on mandatory certification for helmets and other products.
The Hindu
26-06-2025
- The Hindu
Packaged drinking water bottles with fake ISI mark seized
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Madurai Branch, has seized around 17,500 packaged drinking water bottles of different capacities bearing fake ISI mark from a packaged drinking water company at Pampapadaiyur in Kumbakonam taluk, Thanjavur district, on June 25. According to a Press Information Bureau release, the search and seizure operation was conducted at a packaged drinking water company at Pampapadaiyur where the packaged drinking water bottles bearing different brand names were produced without a valid BIS Certification Marks Licence. Around 3.8 lakh labels containing spurious ISI Mark were seized. According to Section 17 read in conjunction with Section 29 of BIS Act 2016, action would be taken to file a criminal complaint against the unit. BIS has appealed to the consumers to use BIS Care App to verify the authenticity of ISI marked products before its purchase. BIS conducts and seizure operations based on information of misuse of the BIS Standard marks on any products received through email or letter or BIS CARE application. The identity of complainants would be kept confidential, the release added.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Indians stay safe during Akshaya Tritiya from THIS jewellery scam
(Image Credits: Pinterest) Akshaya Tritiya , celebrated this year on April 30, is considered one of India's most auspicious days for buying gold and other luxury items. Rooted in tradition and prosperity, it's believed to bring lasting good fortune, especially when it comes to investing in gold. What do people do on Akshaya Tritiya? People mostly begin new ventures in business and jobs, purchase their new house, start farm activities, and have other new beginnings. Other people offer prayers to the deities, decorate temples, and hold special pujas. Charity and donations mark the day, whereas others also set up small food stalls to feed the needy and poor. But the most common ritual of this day is buying gold. Why is buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya auspicious? by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo In Hindu culture, purchasing gold on this day is a way to welcome Goddess Lakshmi, the figure of wealth, fortune, and prosperity, into their life. The term Akshaya is associated with never diminishing, and purchasing gold on this tithi or day signifies immense opulence. But, because of the high demand for investing in and purchasing gold on this day, it is essential to know all about the circulating jewellery scams that can result in financial fraud. Most scams centre around the price of gold, where a customer is often sold gold at a different rate other than the prevailing rate. (Image Credits: Pinterest) To avoid getting into this popular circulating scam this year, follow these steps: Step 1: Know the current price of gold in your city, and start the process with the help of a calculator. Step 2: Let's assume the price of gold is Rs 1,00,000/10g. Step 3: Divide the price of gold by 999. Step 4: Now, multiply it by the number given on gold. Step 5: The total amount left is the actual payable amount of gold. (GST and making charges are excluded.) Styling a Sharara Set in 6 different ways #UpcyclewithKritika How to differentiate between genuine and fake gold: To ensure that you have a secure and authentic gold purchase, follow the comprehensive guide. Check the HUID number: Every hallmarked gold item always has a Hallmark Unique Identification number. It is a six-digit alphanumeric code that confirms the authenticity of gold and can be verified by using the BIS Care App, provided by the Bureau of Indian Standards. Check the authenticity of the hallmark: Hallmarking certifies a product's purity. To ensure authenticity, look for the BIS triangular mark, which is the certified logo provided by the hallmarking centre and has the purity in carats mentioned, the jeweller's logo, and the year of manufacture. Understand carat and purity: Carats (K) measure three common classifications of gold. 24K means 99.9% pure, 22K means 91.6% pure, and 18K-14K means lower purity levels. The purity of gold directly influences its price. Some jewellers may mislead customers by selling 22K at 24K rates, which results in significant financial loss; thus, be careful of such fraud. Never miss the purity certificate: Always ask for a purity certificate when you're purchasing gold. It should include the carat value of the gold; if your jewellery has gemstones, then request a separate certificate for the stones to validate their authenticity. Always ask for an invoice: Avoid accepting handwritten or informal receipts, but demand a proper bill that includes crucial details such as gold carats, making charges, a hallmark number, and more. (Image Credits: Pinterest) Know how jewellers calculate gold jewellery prices? Step 1: Gold market rate The crucial factor always starts with the current market price of gold, which fluctuates daily. Jewellers use the price per gram of 24-karat gold as a baseline, as per the jewellery's karat, which could be either 22KT, 18KT, or 14KT. Step 2: Making charges This includes the cost of designing and crafting the jewellery, which varies according to the complexity of the design. Either a fixed price based on the gold price or a flat rate applies to these charges. Step 3: GST and other taxes 3% is levied on the final price, i.e., gold plus making charges, which then gets added to the final bill. Please ensure to verify the resale value of your gemstone or diamond within the gold design before making a final decision.
