Ministry of Heavy Industries extends implementation deadline to September 2026
In a significant development for India’s industrial and electrical machinery sectors, the Ministry of Heavy Industries has issued an amendment to the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024. The revised order, officially notified on 12th June 2025 (S.O. 2579(E)), provides greater clarity on the compliance deadlines and offers additional time for manufacturers and suppliers to align with the new safety standards.
Background
The original Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024, was introduced to enhance public safety, ensure standardization, and bring machinery and electrical equipment under the regulatory framework of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. It mandated compliance for a wide range of machinery and electrical products.
What Has Changed?
According to the Amendment Order, 2025, two key changes have been made:
- Revised Implementation Date
Previously, the regulation was scheduled to come into force one year after its initial publication. However, recognizing the need for more preparation time, the new order extends the effective date to 1st September, 2026.
- Phased Applicability Introduced
The updated regulation now clearly outlines a phased approach to implementation:
From 1st September, 2026, the regulation will apply to machines and electrical equipment listed in the First Schedule of the order.
Assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components mentioned in the First Schedule will be subject to compliance from a separately notified date, to be announced by the Central Government in the Official Gazette.
Why This Matters
This phased rollout provides a critical buffer period for the industry to:
- Upgrade or redesign products
- Undergo BIS certification
- Align sourcing and production with the new standards
The move has been seen as a pragmatic step by industry stakeholders who were seeking additional time to transition to the new compliance framework without disruption to business operations.
The amendment has been made under the powers granted by Sections 16, 17, and 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016) and in consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). This amendment reflects the government’s balanced approach in ensuring public safety while also considering the operational realities of the manufacturing and electrical sectors. Industry players are advised to start preparing for compliance well in advance of the September 2026 deadline and to stay tuned for the notification regarding assemblies and components.
