Snapdeal Fined Rs 5 Lakh for Selling Non-BIS Standard Toys: CCPA

• The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) imposed a Rs 5 lakh penalty on Snapdeal.
• Snapdeal was fined for selling toys violating mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification.
• The action was taken after suo-motu cognizance, violating the Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020.
• CCPA also issued notices to other e-commerce entities like Amazon and Flipkart, and sellers.
• Snapdeal must ensure future compliance and display contact details for consumer redressal.