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Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety: Comprehensive Guide to the Omnibus Technical Regulation Amendment Order, 2025
A Comprehensive Overview
In a major regulatory initiative aimed at enhancing public safety and industrial quality, the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, has issued the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Amendment Order, 2025 on 12th June 2025.
This amendment updates and revises the original Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024, issued under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016. The updated order reflects the Government’s commitment to ensuring that all machinery and electrical equipment used in India—whether manufactured domestically or imported—meets essential quality, reliability, and safety benchmarks.
Key Highlights
– New compliance deadline for machinery and equipment: 1st September 2026.
– Assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components will be regulated on dates notified separately.
– Conformity to Indian Standards (IS) and mandatory BIS certification remains a core requirement.
– Applicable to manufacturers, importers, OEMs, component suppliers, and testing laboratories.
– Provides a phased implementation model to allow industrial preparedness.
Products Covered
This amendment applies to equipment listed in the First Schedule of the 2024 order, including:
– Industrial machinery (CNC machines, presses, packaging equipment)
– Electrical equipment (switchgear, control panels, transformers)
– Electromechanical and consumer-grade devices (fans, pumps, motors)
– Assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components (motors, sensors, controllers)
Exemptions Provided
The amendment itself doesn’t specify new exemptions, but under BIS Act provisions, the following may apply:
– Export-only products
– Strategic or defense-use equipment
– Temporary exemptions for R&D units or prototype testing
– Assemblies and components will be regulated only after official Gazette notification
Timeline for Implementation
– Gazette Notification Date: 12th June 2025
– Revised Compliance Date for Equipment: 1st September 2026
– Assemblies and Sub-Assemblies: Compliance dates to be notified in future by the Central Government
Next Steps for Manufacturers & Importers
- Identify covered products from the First Schedule and assess compliance gaps.
- Apply for BIS certification with supporting test reports and inspections.
- Upgrade documentation and align with relevant Indian Standards.
- Start preparing for component compliance.
- Educate and coordinate with supply chain and technical teams.
- Monitor Gazette for future component enforcement notifications.
Conclusion
The Amendment Order is a strategic and necessary step toward ensuring public safety, industrial reliability, and product conformity. It gives stakeholders a reasonable timeframe to adapt, while retaining the rigor of the BIS certification process. By supporting phased enforcement, the Government of India is enabling sustainable industrial transformation aligned with global quality expectations.