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Dated: 14.11.2025
Key Updates in Indian Standards: Copper Quality Control Withdrawal, Machinery Safety Amendments, and Electrical Equipment Deferment
The Government of India has recently issued several significant orders under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, impacting various industries. These changes include the withdrawal of the Copper (Quality Control) Order, amendments to the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, and the deferment of the Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order. Below is a detailed overview of these updates and their implications.
1. Withdrawal of Copper (Quality Control) Order, 2023
On 13th November 2025, the Ministry of Mines issued an order (S.O. 5174(E)) to withdraw the Copper (Quality Control) Order, 2023. This decision was made in the public interest after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards. The notification rescinds the earlier order issued on 31st August 2023 (S.O. 3847(E)), except for actions already taken or omitted before the rescission.
Key Highlights:
- Order Withdrawn: Copper (Quality Control) Order, 2023.
- Reason for Withdrawal: Public interest and consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards.
- Effective Date: 13th November 2025.
- Implications: Industries dealing with copper products will no longer be bound by the quality control measures outlined in the 2023 order.
2. Amendments to Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024
The Ministry of Heavy Industries issued an amendment order (S.O. 5179(E)) on 13th November 2025, modifying the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024. This amendment changes the enforcement timeline for the regulation.
Key Highlights:
- Amendment Name: Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Second Amendment Order, 2025.
- Key Change: The enforcement date, previously set as 1st September 2026, has been revised to a date to be notified by the Central Government.
- Effective Date: The amendment comes into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette (13th November 2025).
- Implications: The amendment provides flexibility in the enforcement timeline, allowing the government to notify the date as per industry readiness.
3. Deferment of Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2020
The Ministry of Heavy Industries issued another order (S.O. 5038(E)) on 6th November 2025, deferring the implementation of the Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2020 for certain product categories. This decision follows previous extensions and amendments to the order.
Key Highlights:
- Order Deferred: Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2020.
- Enforcement Date: Deferred until further notice for all product categories except those already implemented on 10th November 2024.
- Reason for Deferment: To provide additional time for compliance and ensure smooth implementation.
- Implications: Industries manufacturing electrical equipment will have more time to align their products with the quality standards.
Summary Table of Updates
| Order | Notification Number | Date of Notification | Key Change | Effective Date | Implications |
| Copper (Quality Control) Order, 2023 | S.O. 5174(E) | 13th November 2025 | Withdrawal of the Copper (Quality Control) Order, 2023. | 13th November 2025 | Industries no longer bound by the 2023 quality control measures for copper. |
| Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024 | S.O. 5179(E) | 13th November 2025 | Enforcement date changed to “as notified by the Central Government.” | 13th November 2025 | Flexible enforcement timeline for machinery and electrical equipment safety. |
| Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2020 | S.O. 5038(E) | 6th November 2025 | Deferment of enforcement for product categories (except those implemented in 2024). | Deferred until further notice | Additional time for industries to comply with quality standards. |
Conclusion
These regulatory updates reflect the government’s efforts to balance public interest, industry readiness, and compliance with quality standards. The withdrawal of the Copper (Quality Control) Order, amendments to machinery safety regulations, and deferment of electrical equipment standards highlight the dynamic nature of policy-making in response to industry needs. Stakeholders are advised to stay updated with future notifications to ensure compliance and avoid disruptions in operations.
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