By September 1, 2026, electrical safety compliance in India hinges on the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Amendment Order, 2025, mandating that listed machines and equipment conform to Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Type A, B, or C standards. Key requirements include mandatory BIS certification, updated safety standards for inverters (IS 16221) and solar modules (IS/IEC 61730), and mandatory safety audits.
Key Electrical Safety Compliance & Rules for 2026
Machinery & Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order (Amended 2025): The new mandatory compliance deadline is September 1, 2026. This covers a broad range of products to be sold, manufactured, or imported into India, requiring compliance with BIS-notified Indian Standards (IS).
BIS Certification & ISI Mark: Manufacturers must ensure compliance with, or obtain ISI markings (specifically for items under BIS CRS - Compulsory Registration Scheme).
Key Standards Update (2026):
Inverters ($\le$100kW): Requires BEE Labeling & IS 16221-2:2015 by January 1, 2026.
Inverters (>200kW): Mandatory BIS Compliance by June 30, 2026.
Solar Modules: Mandatory adherence to IS/IEC 61730:2023.
Household Appliances: Strict compliance with IS 302 (BIS certification).
Industry Safety Requirements:
Electrical Audits: Regular mandatory electrical safety audits are required.
Indian Electricity Rules (1956): Continued adherence to Rule 30, which mandates that all wires, accessories, and power supply lines are maintained in safe condition and properly insulated.
Import Compliance: Foreign manufacturers must have an authorized representative in India responsible for BIS certification documents.
Key Compliance Areas
BIS/CRS Standard Mark: Confirms compliance with IS and safety standards.
Safety Audits: Regular inspection and testing of fixed installations and portable appliances.
Safety Training: Providing training to employees for handling electrical equipment.
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