India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
S. No.
Platform (Entity)
Substance
No. of sellers
ExportersIndia.com (Weblink.In Pvt. Ltd.)
Ammonium Nitrate
386
PETN
5
Picric Acid
30
Total ExportersIndia.com
421
TradeIndia (Infocom Network Pvt. Ltd.)
Picric Acid and PETN
166 (210 listing entries)
Dial4Trade (Dial4Trade Technologies Pvt. Ltd.)
Ammonium Nitrate
11
Sigma-Aldrich Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. (Merck)
Ammonium Nitrate and PETN
Sell their own products on its platform and do not host third-party sellers.
Ibuychemikals
Picric Acid
Sell their own products on its platform and do not host third-party sellers.
IndiaMART InterMESH Ltd.
Ammonium Nitrate
2,700
Gunpowder/PETN
22
Picric Acid
370
Total IndiaMART InterMESH Limited
3,092
Just Dial Limited
Ammonium Nitrate
206
Total
3,940
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, read with the Explosives Act, 1884, the Ammonium Nitrate Rules, 2012 and other applicable rules, has initiated regulatory action against the un-authorized online listing, hosting, advertising and facilitating the sale of regulated and hazardous explosive substances, such as Ammonium Nitrate, Gun Powder, Picric Acid and Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate (PETN), on digital platforms. The action is aimed at strengthening consumer safety, public security and responsible e-commerce practices.
These substances are classified as explosives and regulated under the Explosives Act, 1884 and the rules framed thereunder. Their lawful sale and purchase require the prescribed license, and online platforms are expected to ensure that sellers' valid PESO (Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation) license details are disclosed and that the identity and licensed status of buyers are verified before a purchase.
The CCPA initiated action regarding the online listing and sale of such substances on online platforms including:
The platforms furnished details of 3,940 sellers and listing entries in all, as set out below. The listings have been delisted from all the platforms.
The CCPA has so far passed final orders in the following matters:
Matters under Investigation by Director General - Investigation
The action reinforces the Government's commitment to ensuring that digital marketplaces do not facilitate unauthorized access to regulated or dangerous substances in violation of applicable laws and consumer safety standards.
The CCPA remains committed to protecting consumer rights, ensuring safe digital marketplaces, preventing unfair trade practices, and strengthening consumer trust in the rapidly evolving e-commerce ecosystem.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
