BIS seizes 803.99 grams of non-hallmarked gold jewellery in Chennai

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Chennai Branch Office conducted an enforcement search and seizure operation at a jewellery shop in Ambattur, Chennai, seizing 803.99 grams of non-hallmarked gold jewellery displayed for commercial sale. The action was carried out under Section 28 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. The seized items included mangalsutras, children's bangles, earrings, and pendants. BIS officials stated that market surveillance activities are undertaken to prevent the sale of substandard products, check the misuse of the BIS Standard Mark and Hallmark, and protect consumer confidence. Legal action is being initiated against the concerned individuals.