The Omnibus Technical Regulation (OTR) Order, 2024 is a landmark safety standard introduced by the Government of India under BIS Scheme X. It sets unified safety requirements for a wide range of machinery and electrical equipment. If you manufacture, import, or sell any product covered under the OTR, compliance became mandatory from August 2025. Compliance4India handles your complete OTR certification — for both Indian and foreign manufacturers.
The Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024 mandated compliance for all manufacturers and importers of covered products by August 2025. If you have not yet obtained OTR certification under BIS Scheme X, you are at risk of penalties, product seizure, and being barred from selling in India. Contact Compliance4India immediately to check your status and fast-track your certification.
The OTR is a consolidation of safety standards for machinery and electrical equipment under a single regulatory framework — replacing the earlier fragmented approach where different products had different standards.
Indian manufacturers of machinery and electrical equipment covered under the OTR must obtain BIS certification under Scheme X. This involves factory inspection, product testing at BIS-recognised labs, and ongoing surveillance to maintain compliance.
Foreign manufacturers exporting covered machinery or electrical equipment to India must obtain BIS FMCS certification under Scheme X. BIS officials travel to the foreign factory for inspection. An Authorised Indian Representative (AIR) is mandatory — Compliance4India can act as your AIR.
The OTR covers a broad range of machinery and electrical equipment. Here are the major product categories — check the full list at bis.gov.in to confirm your specific product.
The following categories of machinery and electrical equipment are covered under the Omnibus Technical Regulation. If your product falls in any of these categories, OTR certification is mandatory.
We manage the complete OTR certification process for both Indian and foreign manufacturers — from eligibility check to BIS licence grant.
We confirm whether your product is covered under the OTR and identify the exact Indian Standard (IS) that applies to your product category.
Our team visits your manufacturing facility to assess current compliance levels and confirm readiness for the BIS application and factory audit.
We prepare your complete BIS Scheme X application — all forms, technical documentation, product literature, and manufacturing process flow charts — and file on your behalf.
We coordinate testing of your product samples at BIS-recognised laboratories. We guide your team on exact sample specifications, quantities, and packaging to avoid rejection.
Before BIS officials arrive for factory inspection, we conduct a detailed training session with your production and QC team covering every checkpoint BIS auditors will verify.
We accompany and support your team during the BIS factory inspection, handle queries from BIS officials on the spot, and ensure all compliance evidence is presented correctly.
If BIS raises queries after inspection, we respond promptly on your behalf with the required clarifications and documentation to ensure your licence is granted without delay.
OTR licences require periodic renewal and annual surveillance audits. We manage the full renewal process and set reminders so you never face a compliance lapse.
We confirm your product's coverage under OTR and formally appoint Compliance4India as your Authorised Indian Representative (AIR) — a mandatory requirement for all foreign applicants.
We prepare your complete FMCS application under Scheme X — all BIS forms, technical documents, product literature, and manufacturing details — and submit to BIS on your behalf.
We coordinate the shipment of your product samples to BIS-recognised laboratories in India for testing against the applicable Indian Standard. We brief your team on exact sample requirements.
We conduct a detailed virtual training session with your overseas factory team covering every checkpoint BIS officials will verify during the factory inspection visit.
BIS officials travel to your factory anywhere in the world for the physical inspection. We coordinate the visit, accompany the inspection remotely or in person, and ensure smooth execution.
We handle the process of obtaining the NOC from the Government of India — a mandatory step for all foreign manufacturer applications under BIS Scheme X and FMCS.
Once BIS approves your application, the licence is granted and your products can legally enter India. We manage all subsequent renewal and surveillance requirements on your behalf.
Documents required are similar for both Indian and foreign manufacturers with a few additions for foreign applicants.
OTR is a new regulation — most businesses are still figuring out what applies to them. We have been helping manufacturers navigate BIS Scheme X since the order was published.
SCPL has navigated BIS certification for Indian and foreign manufacturers since 2005 — OTR is an extension of what we do every day.
We act as AIR for foreign manufacturers across China, Germany, USA, UAE, Taiwan, South Korea, and more — handling the full FMCS process.
For businesses that missed the August 2025 deadline, we offer an expedited certification pathway to minimise your compliance exposure as quickly as possible.
From eligibility check to factory inspection to licence grant to renewal — we manage every step so nothing falls through the cracks.
The Omnibus Technical Regulation (OTR) is a 2024 Government of India order that consolidates safety standards for machinery and electrical equipment under a single framework — BIS Scheme X. It was introduced to simplify compliance, improve product safety, and align Indian standards with global benchmarks.
The OTR Order was published in 2024 with a one-year implementation window. Manufacturers and importers were required to comply by August 2025. If you are not yet compliant, you should contact us immediately to fast-track your certification.
OTR is specifically for machinery and electrical equipment under Scheme X and consolidates multiple product-specific standards into one unified order. Regular BIS ISI Mark certification under Scheme I covers a different set of products. The application and inspection process under OTR follows the same BIS framework but with OTR-specific technical requirements.
Yes — foreign manufacturers of products covered under the OTR must obtain BIS FMCS certification under Scheme X before their products can be legally imported and sold in India. They must also appoint an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR) such as Compliance4India.
Products without OTR certification can be seized by enforcement authorities. Manufacturers, importers, and sellers all face penalties under the BIS Act 2016 including fines and potential legal action. E-commerce platforms are also actively removing non-compliant product listings.
For Indian manufacturers, the process typically takes 3 to 5 months depending on product complexity and factory readiness. For foreign manufacturers, the FMCS process under Scheme X takes 4 to 8 months including the overseas factory inspection.
The full product list is available on the BIS website at bis.gov.in. Compliance4India also offers a free eligibility check — contact us with your product details and HS code and we will confirm whether OTR certification applies to you.
Our experts will review your product and tell you exactly what is required — free of charge. If you missed the August 2025 deadline, contact us immediately for a fast-track certification plan.
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