US EditionCCPA orders e-commerce firms to remove merchandise carrying Pakistani flag
- On May 14, 2025, the Central Consumer Protection Authority issued notices to several major online marketplaces, including prominent e-commerce platforms operating in India, instructing them to remove listings of Pakistani flags and associated products.
- This directive came after a formal request on May 13 from the nationwide traders' association, which called for an immediate prohibition amid escalating tensions and the ongoing Operation Sindoor targeting Pakistan.
- The notices emphasized that selling Pakistani flags and merchandise disrespects Indian armed forces risking their lives and violates national laws aimed at safeguarding sovereignty and public sentiment.
- Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi stated, “Such insensitivity will not be tolerated,” and firms were ordered to comply with all regulatory standards immediately.
- The removal of these items suggests stricter enforcement of consumer protection laws and reflects efforts to uphold national unity amid heightened India-Pakistan hostilities.
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Centre bans sale of Pakistani flags on Amazon and Flipkart, issues notices to major e-commerce platforms
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Wednesday (May 14) issued notices to major e-commerce platforms, including Amazon India, Flipkart, Ubuy India, and Etsy, over the sale of Pakistani flags and related merchandise. The platforms have been directed to immediately remove such listings and ensure compliance with national laws, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs and Food Pralhad Joshi said. In a post on X, "The CCPA has issued notice…
Amazon India, Flipkart Get Notices Over Sale Of Pak Flags, Merchandise
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to several e-commerce companies, including Amazon India and Flipkart, over the sale of Pakistani flags and related merchandise, Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said.
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