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RescindedS.O. 3646(E)ISI MARK

Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024 — WITHDRAWN

Ministry of Heavy Industries · Gazette date 2024-08-28

Covered Products & IS Standards

ProductIS StandardEnforcement
Pumps (centrifugal, positive displacement, submersible)✓IS 1520 (+5)2026-04-10
Compressors (air, gas, refrigeration — non-domestic)✓IS 1806 (+2)2026-04-10
Cranes (EOT, jib, tower, mobile)✓IS 807 (+3)2026-04-10
Hoists and winches✓IS 3938 (+1)2026-04-10
Metal-cutting machine tools (lathes, milling, drilling, grinding, CNC)✓IS 1916 (+3)2026-04-10
Metal-forming machine tools (presses, hammers, rolling mills)✓IS 3122 (+1)2026-04-10
Looms (shuttle and shuttleless)✓IS 138032026-04-10
Textile machinery (spinning, winding, carding, drawing)✓IS 12233 (+1)2026-04-10
Printing machinery✓IS 138932026-04-10
Food processing machinery (industrial grade)✓IS 153652026-04-10
Construction machinery (excavators, loaders, graders, dumpers)✓IS 9090 (+3)2026-04-10
Earth-moving equipment✓IS 122022026-04-10
Mining machinery✓IS 160532026-04-10
Power transformers (≥ 63 kVA, oil-immersed)✓IS 1180 (Part 1) (+5)2026-04-10
Distribution transformers (≤ 2500 kVA)✓IS 1180 (Part 1)2026-04-10
Switchgear and controlgear — low voltage (under IS/IEC 60947 Parts 2-5)✓IS/IEC 60947 (Part 2) (+3)2026-04-10
Diesel generator sets (1 kVA to 5000 kVA)✓IS 10000 (Part 1) (+3)2026-04-10
Motors (three-phase squirrel cage induction ≥ 0.75 kW)✓IS 12615 (+2)2026-04-10
Electric welders (arc, resistance, TIG, MIG)✓IS 1851 (+1)2026-04-10
Industrial refrigeration equipment✓IS 165552026-04-10

Related HS Codes

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Disclaimer: This page summarises S.O. 3646(E) for reference only and is not legal advice. Always confirm against the official Gazette of India text and the latest BIS notifications before importing.

Order Details

S.O. Number
S.O. 3646(E)
Status
Rescinded
Ministry
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Gazette Date
2024-08-28
Scheme
ISI MARK
Items
20
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