Centre urges consumers to use only BIS-certified helmets to bolster road safety

Centre urges consumers to use only BIS-certified helmets to bolster road safety

New Delhi: In a major step towards ushering road safety, the Union government on Saturday appealed to consumers across the country to use only Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)-certified helmets. The Department of Consumer Affairs also called for strict enforcement against the manufacture or sale of helmets without BIS certification. According to data from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, India has over 21 crore two…

Centre asks states to curb sale of fake helmets - The Sunday Guardian Live

NEW DELHI: The Centre has asked states to take strict action on manufacturers and retailers selling sub-standard helmets to ensure the safety of two-wheeler riders. “The Department of Consumer Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) appeal to consumers across the country to use only BIS-certified helmets,” an official statement said on Saturday. The department also called for strict enforcement against the manufacture or sale of helmets…

Centre urges consumers to use only BIS certified helmets for safety

New Delhi, July 5: The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) appealed to consumers across the country to use only BIS-certified helmets. Additionally, the Department has called for strict enforcement against the manufacture or sale of helmets without BIS certification.With over 21 crore two-wheelers on Indian roads, rider safety is paramount. While wearing a helmet is mandatory under the Mo…

Govt urges use of BIS-certified helmets to ensure road safety - The Press United | International News Analysis, Viewpoint

In a renewed push to enhance road safety, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has urged consumers across India to use only helmets certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The appeal comes amid growing concerns over the widespread sale of substandard and non-compliant helmets, which significantly undermine rider safety. According to the Department of Consumer…