CCPA Acts against Online Listing online listing, hosting, advertising and facilitating the sale of Regulated and Hazardous Explosive Substances

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) initiated regulatory action against the unauthorized online listing, hosting, advertising, and facilitation of the sale of regulated and hazardous explosive substances such as Ammonium Nitrate, Gunpowder, Picric Acid, and PETN on digital platforms. Operating under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, and the Explosives Act, 1884, the CCPA intervened to ensure consumer safety and public security. Consequently, 3,940 sellers and listing entries have been delisted across seven online platforms, including IndiaMART, TradeIndia, and ExportersIndia. The CCPA has also imposed financial penalties and pursued investigations against non-compliant entities.