UCF Participates in BIS Manak Manthan on Helmet Safety

Utprarit Consumer Foundation (UCF) was honoured to participate in “Manak Manthan”, organized by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Ghaziabad Branch Office & Central Laboratory, on IS 4151:2015 – Protective Helmets for Two Wheeler Riders. The event brought

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UCF Participated in BIS Ghaziabad’s Manak Manthan Programme on Electrical Safety Standards

Utprarit Consumer Foundation (UCF) was honoured to participate in the Manak Manthan programme organised by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Ghaziabad Branch Office. The programme focused on IS 4648:2025 – Guide for Electrical Layout in Residential Buildings

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The Helmet Trap: Why 70% of Helmets in India Are a Silent Killer

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

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Non-Compliant Helmets Putting Public at Risk

As the number of two-wheelers on Indian roads continues to grow, the demand for helmets has increased significantly. While the government has strengthened road safety laws and made helmet use mandatory, ensuring the quality of helmets available in

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Illegal LED lights in India

There is a growing flood of illegal and non-compliant LED bulbs in India. While the government is actively encouraging consumers to shift to energy-efficient LED lighting, the unregulated LED trade is spiraling out of control. Across the country,

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Fauji cement in India

There is a blatant misuse of MFN status given to Pakistan by India and at the cost of Indian industry and Indian consumer. There is an import of millions of tons of cement manufactured by factories run by

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Illegal cigarettes in India

Indian market is flooded with illegal cigarettes. These cigarettes don’t carry statutory health warning and also does not have legal manufacturing units. This not only puts the Indian consumers at a huge health risk but also takes the

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