STARTUP LEGAL28 Sept 2026
'Sellers may submit false declarations': Why CCPA penalised Amazon, Flipkart, JioMart for selling unregistered herbicide | Company Business News
India's Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) fined Amazon and Flipkart ₹10 lakh each and JioMart ₹5 lakh for selling an unregistered herbicide called Cyclosinone. Its 22 September order tells them to stop the sales, self-audit, and report compliance within 15 days. The CCPA rejected the platforms' excuse that sellers alone are responsible, so if you sell online, check your listings now.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Amazon and Flipkart were fined ₹10 lakh each, and JioMart was fined ₹5 lakh, for selling the unregistered Cyclosinone Herbicide.
- The CCPA ordered all three platforms to immediately stop selling and advertising the product and to submit compliance reports within 15 days.
- The CCPA rejected the platforms' defence that sellers carry the compliance responsibility, saying reliance on self-declarations alone is inadequate.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you run an online marketplace or sell on one, review how you verify product approvals and seller claims before listing, since a seller's own declaration may not protect you. It may be worth taking professional advice on your duties under the E-Commerce Rules.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
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