Govt to regulate online walkie-talkie sales

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Friday notified comprehensive guidelines to curb the illegal listing and sale of radios and wireless devices, including walkie-talkies, on e-commerce platforms.

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THE CENTRAL CONSUMER Protection Authority (CCPA) on Friday notified comprehensive guidelines to curb the illegal listing and sale of radios and wireless devices, including walkie-talkies, on e-commerce platforms.

"It was observed that walkie-talkies were being sold on e-commerce platforms without mandatory and clear disclosures regarding the requirement of a wireless operating licence or compliance with applicable laws," according to an official statement.