ENA Sectors 2025-06-10 16:42:21 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Jun 10 (KNN)</strong> The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, conducted an industry awareness programme on Monday to educate stakeholders about the new Omnibus Technical Regulation (OTR) Order, 2024.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The session focused on safety standards for machinery and electrical equipment and saw participation from over 65 industry representatives.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The event highlighted the growing interest among manufacturers and businesses in aligning with Indias evolving technical and safety norms.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Vishal Tomer, Director and Head of BIS Chandigarh, underlined the need for streamlined regulatory frameworks to improve product safety and support global market access.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The OTR 2024 is aimed at strengthening India's regulatory landscape by unifying technical standards across various industrial segments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Rakesh Kumar, Director at BIS, described it as a landmark move that would ensure consistency and safety across more than 400 products grouped under 90 Indian Standards.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The order applies to 43 categories of machinery, including construction, earthmoving, and mining equipment; textile machinery like looms and embroidery machines; packaging units; thermal treatment equipment; pumps and compressors; and lifting machinery like cranes. All these products will require mandatory BIS certification.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Ajay Maurya, Joint Director at BIS, addressed industry queries related to compliance, noting that manufacturers and importers must secure BIS certification via the Manakonline portal before the regulation comes into force on August 28, 2025.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He added that this is the first time such a comprehensive safety regulation has been introduced in India.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Lokesh Jain, Chairperson and Zonal President of CII Ludhiana, and Tarlochan Singh, President of ALMTI Ludhiana, expressed support for the regulation, reiterating Ludhiana industrys dedication to meeting high safety and quality standards.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 42399 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/bis-hosts-industry-awareness-programme-on-new-machinery-safety-regulations 2025-06-10 16:42:21 knnindia.co.in