The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MoHI) on March 11, 2025, notified regarding the Product Specific Guidelines for Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Electromechanical Contactor(s) and Motor Starter(s) conforming to IS/IEC 60947-4-1:2018 under Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order and subsequent amendments made from time to time.
The following has been stated namely:-
• It states that the process for obtaining or changing a license for Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Electromechanical Contactors and Motor Starters under IS/IEC 60947-4-1:2018, following the Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2020, and BIS procedures.
• It states that Product grouping refers to Electromechanical Contactors and Motor Starters with a common frame size or enclosure, covering a range of current ratings and unique features as per Table A in Annexure-I.
Detailed notification is attached below.
[Notification No. 8(1)/2018-HEI-Part (1)]
