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BIS raids packaged water units, detects misuse of ISI mark

Staff Reporter

CHENNAI: A team of officials from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), southern regional office, have detected the use of fake ISI mark by manufacturers of ‘Sri Thulasi,’ ‘Sri Energia’ and ‘Classik’ in the 20-litre bottle and ‘RSK Aqua,’ ‘Happy’ and ‘Purity’ packaged water brands.

This followed the raids conducted by them on Wednesday on the premises of Sri Tharun Aqua Products, Vellerithangal-Vengathur Road, Tiruvallur, and Kapil Water Company, Sembarambakkam village, Poonamallee taluk to check the misuse of the ISI mark on packaged drinking water. Pouches of 250 ml were also seized from the company in Tiruvallur.

According to a release, the units did not have valid BIS licence to use the ISI mark that is mandatory for packaged drinking water products. Consumers could lodge complaints with BIS Southern Region office, CIT Campus, 4th Cross Road, Taramani, if they find instances of misuse of ISI marks on such products. E-mail to sro@bis.org or call 22542365/1076.

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