Selling without certification — BIS raids and penalties
Summary
Making, importing or selling QCO goods without certification is punishable under Section 29: at least ₹2 lakh for a first offence, up to 10× the goods' value and up to two years in jail.
Key points
- Minimum ₹2 lakh first time, ₹5 lakh for repeat offences
- Fine can reach 10× the value of goods produced or sold
- Up to two years, a fine, or both; the offence is cognisable
- Officers in charge can be held liable when a company offends (Section 30)
- In 2025 BIS raided Amazon and Flipkart warehouses, seizing 17,500 items at one Bengaluru site
For Korean companiesEven an online listing can draw enforcement. Secure the registration before you start selling.