579 Plywood Sheets With Fake ISI Mark Seized in Chennai
The offence can attract imprisonment of up to two years, a fine of at least ₹2 lakh, or both, under the BIS Act.
Chennai:The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has seized 579 plywood sheets bearing spurious ISI marks, during an enforcement search and seizure operation at a hardware shop and its godown in Chennai.
A BIS Chennai branch office team conducted the operation on August 25 under section 28 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
The officials found plywood carrying fake BIS standard marks and invalid BIS licence details, allegedly in violation of the BIS Act and applicable quality control orders. The seized materials were sealed for further investigation and legal action.
The seized stock included plywood for general purposes, conforming to IS 303, and marine plywood under IS 710, covering different grades, types, sizes and thicknesses.
The shop had 21 sheets marked with spurious ISI marks and IS 303 details, and 17 sheets bearing spurious ISI marks and IS 710 details. Another 541 sheets were seized from the godown, taking the total to 579.
The operation was conducted with police assistance. The plywood products are covered under mandatory BIS certification through the Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters Quality Control Orders, 2024.
S.D. Dayanand, senior director and head of BIS Chennai branch office, said BIS will continue stringent enforcement to prevent misuse of the standard mark and circulation of substandard products.
The offence can attract imprisonment of up to two years, a fine of at least ₹2 lakh, or both, under the BIS Act.
