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New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to primary e-commerce platforms, together with Amazon India and Flipkart, in regards to the sale of flags and products that includes Pakistani symbols on their platforms, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, knowledgeable on Wednesday.
The Union Minister shared this by the use of a put up on X social media platform.
“The CCPA has issued notices to @amazonIN, @Flipkart, @UbuyIndia, and @Etsy, The Flag Company and The Flag Corporation over the sale of Pakistani flags and related merchandise,” the minister posted.
He additional mentioned that such insensitivity might not be tolerated.
“E-commerce platforms are hereby directed to immediately remove all such content and adhere to National laws,” mentioned Joshi.
The minister additionally warned all on-line shops to strictly conform to Indian rules whilst accomplishing industry within the nation.
Last week, the CCPA issued 13 notices to main virtual marketplaces like Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and OLX in opposition to the record and sale of walkie-talkies on their platforms with out right kind frequency disclosure, licensing knowledge, or Equipment Type Approval (ETA).
Walkie-talkies are being offered on e-commerce platforms with out necessary and transparent disclosures in regards to the requirement of a wi-fi running license or compliance with appropriate rules, in step with the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.
A initial research additional published an alarming quantity of such listings throughout those platforms, together with roughly 467 listings on Amazon, 314 on Flipkart, 489 on Meesho, and 423 on BusinessIndia, indicating the well-liked scale of the problem.
Union Minister Joshi had mentioned that the sale of non-compliant wi-fi units now not most effective breaches statutory responsibilities however may additionally pose important dangers to nationwide safety operations.
“All sellers are required to strictly adhere to applicable regulatory standards to uphold consumer rights and prevent unlawful trade practices,” the minister posted on X social media platform.
