New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has taken strict action against e-commerce entities and sellers for the sale of toys in violation of the mandatory Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020 and prescribed Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) standards. In this regard, the CCPA has imposed a penalty of Rs.5,00,000 (Rupees Five Lakh) on Snapdeal (Ace Vector Limited) for engaging in unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements by facilitating the sale of non-BIS compliant toys on its platform, in violation of consumer rights.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), led by Chief Commissioner Mrs Nidhi Khare and Commissioner Mr. Anupam Mishra, has issued a final order against Snapdeal (Ace Vector L...