Large number of toys seized for lack of BIS licence in pan-India raids

Officials of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) seized a large number of toys that were sold without valid BIS licences. Raids were carried out at 25 outlets as part of a nationwide enforcement drive. The BIS certification was made mandatory for toys in January 2021 under the Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020, to prevent the sale of cheap-quality goods.