India sees over 38,000 two-wheeler deaths annually, and a shocking number of these fatalities involve fake or substandard helmets. While the law mandates helmet use, wearing a faulty helmet is just as deadly as wearing none.

🚨 The Alarming Reality
A 2025 Times of India report revealed that nearly 70% of helmets sold in Delhi are either counterfeit or fail basic safety standards. This includes many helmets that carry BIS/ISI marks but still fail hammer and impact tests in certified labs. These helmets:
• Use low-grade materials
• Break on light impact
• Have weak straps and poor coverage

⚠️ Fake “Certified” Helmets
Counterfeiters and negligent manufacturers exploit public trust in the ISI/BIS label. Even many BIS-certified helmets are not up to the mark, revealing deep flaws in certification and regulation.

The Urgent Need for Awareness
Most consumers still believe that an ISI sticker means a helmet is safe. But this belief is being exploited not only by counterfeiters, but also by low-quality manufacturers who manage to obtain certification without meeting real safety standards.

That’s why Utprarit Consumer Foundation is:
• Partnering with enforcement teams to crack down on violators
• Running helmet safety awareness campaigns
• Advocating for stricter laws on online and roadside helmet sales

What You Can Do
• Educate yourself about genuinely BIS-certified and tested helmets
• Avoid roadside or ultra-cheap helmet purchases
• Report fake or substandard helmet sellers to BIS or consumer forums

Together, let’s eliminate fake and unsafe helmets from our roads—before they eliminate lives.