Which organisation introduced new guidelines in 2025 to regulate the sale of radio equipment, including walkie-talkies, on e-commerce platforms?

Correct option is B

Correct answer: (b) Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)

Explanation:

• In 2025, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued new guidelines to regulate the sale of radio equipment such as walkie-talkies, wireless microphones, drones, and routers on e-commerce platforms.
• These measures were introduced to curb the sale of unlicensed and non-compliant radio equipment, which can cause interference in authorized communication channels and pose national security risks.

Information Booster:

• The guidelines were framed under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, empowering CCPA to:
• Prevent unfair trade practices
• Ensure that only licensed or approved equipment is sold online
• Mandate platform accountability for compliance
• E-commerce platforms are now required to verify the legality and license status of the radio equipment they list.

Additional Knowledge:

• (a) Department of Telecommunications (DoT) – Regulates telecom licenses and spectrum but did not issue these e-commerce guidelines.
• (c) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) – Responsible for telecom services regulation, not consumer protection.
• (d) Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) – Oversees digital governance, not specific to consumer product listings or radio equipment.