BIS Certification Must for Filtering Machinery Under OTR
As India tightens its regulatory lens on industrial equipment, manufacturers and importers of filtering and purifying machinery must prepare for a significant update.
Under the BIS Scheme X – Omnibus Technical Regulation (OTR), it will soon be mandatory to obtain BIS certification for centrifuges and machinery used for filtering or purifying liquids and gases, including their assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components.
This includes essential industrial equipment such as:
- Industrial filtration units
- Gas purification systems
These machines are critical across industries like pharmaceuticals, water treatment, oil & gas, chemical processing, and food & beverage — where clean air and liquid processes are non-negotiable.
Applicable HSN Codes
If your products fall under the following HSN codes, this regulation applies to you:
- 842111
- 842112
- 842119
- 842122
- 842129
- 842131
- 842139
- 842191
- 842199
- 84212110
- 84212190
Deadline for Compliance
1st September 2026 — All applicable machinery must be BIS certified before this date to continue manufacturing, selling, or importing legally in the Indian market.
Exemption Clause
This regulation does not apply to any machinery or electrical equipment already covered under a different Quality Control Order (QCO) issued by BIS. However, if your products fall under this scope and are not regulated elsewhere, BIS certification is mandatory under the OTR.
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