BIS raids aluminium casting factory in Karnataka, seizes 5000 unlicensed products

Officials from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) raided Ibex Engineering Pvt. Ltd. on Monday, sealing the factory for operating illegally for the past two years. The company, engaged in aluminium casting for manufacturing, storing, and selling aluminium cast products, had been operating without the mandatory license introduced in 2023.

The officials seized approximately 5,000 unlicensed products produced and stored on-site. BIS had provided a two-year window, requiring companies to obtain the necessary Quality Control Order (QCO) license by December 1, 2024.

However, Ibex Engineering failed to comply with the regulations. During a primary inspection conducted by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in January 2025, it was discovered that the factory was manufacturing products without the required license.

Following this finding, a team of officials, led by Narender Reddy, Scientist E and Director, along with three officers and five staff members, raided the factory.

The company's owner, identified as Shrikanth G. P., along with the administrative staff, has been issued a notice to appear before the authorities for questioning and further action. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is India's national standards authority responsible for establishing and enforcing quality benchmarks for products and services. It also certifies products and provides hallmarking to ensure compliance with established standards.

Article Source: Country and Politics, The Hindu

This has already resulted in a recent development where certain aluminium products now need mandatory BIS certification. Read more here