The Centre on Monday directed state governments to implement Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) certification on client merchandise whereas stressing using digital expertise to guard client rights and cut back pending circumstances in client courts.
After inaugurating a day-long workshop on “Consumer Protection in the northern states” held in Chandigarh, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh emphasised the position of expertise in strengthening the patron safety ecosystem and the significance of infrastructure and human sources in client commissions.
The Secretary mentioned, “State heads should ensure that BIS Certification is enforced on required products for consumer safety,” an official assertion mentioned.
He additionally mentioned the time dissemination mission by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to cut back India’s reliance on Western nations for time accuracy.
Nidhi Khare, Additional Secretary within the Consumer Affairs Ministry, careworn using digital expertise to guard client rights, cut back the pendency of circumstances in client commissions, and the significance of shifting in direction of necessary e-filing.
She highlighted the work of the ministry on deceptive commercials, endorsement tips, e-commerce platforms, and direct promoting tips, and urged shoppers to be cautious of deceptive adverts on all platforms.
She additionally made shoppers conscious of playing video games, merchandise with out BIS Certification, and influencers selling merchandise, the assertion added.
Senior officers from Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh governments attended the workshop.
