Bureau of Indian Standards Conducts Search and Seizure Operation in Bengaluru

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Bengaluru Branch Office, conducted a search and seizure operation on 27 October 2026 at the warehouse premises of M/s Cavitak Global Commerce Private Limited (GRIPIT), 85/1, Chagalahatti, Baiyappanahalli, CMR College Road, Jala Hobli, Yelahanka Taluk, Bengaluru – 562149.

The operation was conducted under the supervision of Shri Jayachandra Babu P., Scientist-E/ Director. The enforcement team also comprised Shri Vijay Kumar, Scientist-D / Joint Director, and Shri Manish Raj, Scientist-C / Deputy Director and other BIS staff. The action was undertaken under Section 28 of the BIS Act, 2016, as part of BIS’s regular enforcement activities to prevent the misuse of the BIS standard mark and violation of Quality Control orders.

During the Search and seizure operation, approximately 13000 Air Fryers and Portable Blenders valued at around ₹ 20 crore found without the mandatory BIS Standard Mark (ISI mark) were seized. The products seized imported and marketed under the brand name Ninja were found to be violating the Electrical Appliances for Kitchen (Quality Control) Order, 2023. Based on the findings of the operations, legal proceedings under the BIS Act, 2016, are being initiated against the concerned party.

BIS continues to undertake regular search and seizure operations based on credible inputs regarding violations of mandatory BIS certification requirements. These enforcement measures are aimed at safeguarding consumer interests, preventing deceptive trade practices, and curbing the circulation of non-compliant products in the market.

Consumers are advised to check for the BIS Standard Mark (ISI mark) on products covered under mandatory certification and verify licence details through the BIS Care App. Consumers may also report suspicious or non-compliant products. Further information may be accessed at www.bis.gov.in.

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