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Central Consumer Protection Authority passes Order against Cloudtail for selling domestic pressure cookers in violation of mandatory BIS standards

Highlights:

• CCPA initiated suo-moto action against e-commerce platforms for sale of domestic pressure cookers in violation to compulsory standards on its e-commerce platforms.
• It had issued notice to major e-commerce platforms including Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm Mall, Shopclues and Snapdeal as well as to the sellers registered on these platforms.

Central Consumer Protection Authority

• It is a regulatory authority replaced the previous The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 and is formed as per The Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
• It will sue individuals or entities following improper trade practices or by display of inappropriate or wrong advertisements affecting public interest and helps promoting consumer trust by enforcing the rights of consumers through effective guidelines.
• Members: Chief Commissioner

      Two Commissioners. One commissioner each will represent for goods and services.

• Chief Commissioner: Nidhi Khare
• Department : Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Government of India