Labour Code Advisor

Ministry of Labour and Employment

PUS Lead and Zinc

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-15122025-268514) on 15 December 2025, filed under Extra Ordinary. The purpose of this notification is to regulate and ensure safe handling of lead and zinc in various industries, aligning with the ministry's objective of protecting worker health and safety.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-15122025-268514
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-03-15

Action Required

Employers and mine managers must review their current practices for handling lead and zinc to ensure compliance with the new regulations, which may involve updating safety protocols and training programs. They should also be prepared to provide documentation of their compliance efforts.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerMine Manager
Industries Impacted:
ManufacturingMining

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 17 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
  • Mines Act, 1952

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to regulate and ensure safe handling of lead and zinc in various industries, aligning with the ministry's objective of protecting worker health and safety.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a gazette notification related to lead and zinc, which may impact industries handling these substances. The notification, dated 15-Dec-2025, is categorized as Extra Ordinary, suggesting its importance and potential urgency for affected stakeholders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-15122025-268514)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 15-Dec-2025.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-15122025-268514 about?
The purpose of this notification is to regulate and ensure safe handling of lead and zinc in various industries, aligning with the ministry's objective of protecting worker health and safety.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official gazette PDF is published on egazette.gov.in. An archived copy is also available for download directly from this page, in case the official portal is temporarily unavailable.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-15122025-268514?
Employers and mine managers must review their current practices for handling lead and zinc to ensure compliance with the new regulations, which may involve updating safety protocols and training programs. They should also be prepared to provide documentation of their compliance efforts. The compliance deadline is 2026-03-15.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-15122025-268514?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer, Mine Manager across the Manufacturing, Mining sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-15122025-268514?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 17 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·