CCPA acts against online sale of explosive substances; 3,940 sellers delisted from 7 platforms
On 19 October 2026, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) said 3,940 sellers listing regulated explosives such as Ammonium Nitrate, Picric Acid and PETN were delisted from seven online platforms after its intervention.
Summary
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has acted against unauthorised online listing and sale of regulated and hazardous explosive substances such as Ammonium Nitrate, Gun Powder, Picric Acid and PETN, under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and the E-Commerce Rules, 2020 read with the Explosives Act, 1884. After its intervention, 3,940 sellers and listings were delisted from seven platforms, including IndiaMART, TradeIndia, Justdial and ExportersIndia. Platforms must disclose sellers' valid PESO licences and verify buyers, and any online sale of explosives can be reported on the National Consumer Helpline number 1915.
Key facts
- Authority
- Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)
- Laws
- Consumer Protection Act, 2019; E-Commerce Rules, 2020; Explosives Act, 1884; Ammonium Nitrate Rules, 2012
- Substances
- Ammonium Nitrate, Gun Powder, Picric Acid, PETN
- Result
- 3,940 sellers/listings delisted from 7 platforms
- Licence
- PESO (Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation)
- Report on
- National Consumer Helpline 1915
Practice MCQs 2 questions
After the CCPA's intervention announced in October 2026, how many sellers/listings of explosive substances were delisted from online platforms?
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Correct answer: D — 3,940
On which National Consumer Helpline number can any online sale of explosives be reported, as per the CCPA (October 2026)?
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Correct answer: A — 1915