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CCPA delists 3,940 sellers on 7 platforms over PETN listings
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The Central Consumer Protection Authority acted against seven online platforms for listing regulated substances including ammonium nitrate and PETN. The consumer ministry said 3,940 sellers were delisted after CCPA intervention in an October 19 release. IndiaMART accounted for 3,092 delistings. CCPA imposed ₹30 lakh penalties on Dial4Trade and ExportersIndia in three cases. Consumers can report illegal listings to helpline 1915.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Buyers need valid Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation licences for lawful purchases.
- Platforms must verify seller licences before facilitating regulated substance sales.
- Helpline 1915 accepts reports of hazardous substances sold online.
What's Happening
- Named platforms include IndiaMART, TradeIndia, Dial4Trade, Justdial and ExportersIndia.
- Dial4Trade was fined ₹10 lakh for ammonium nitrate listings in one order.
- Justdial faces a final hearing scheduled for October 23, 2026.
Explosives Act compliance
- CCPA cited the Consumer Protection Act 2019 and E-Commerce Rules 2020.
- Ammonium nitrate is regulated under dedicated nitrate rules.
- NCDRC dismissed Dial4Trade's appeal on October 9, 2026.
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