type testing

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued a clarification on Clause 3(d) of its revised Type Test Guidelines for Major Equipment of Power Sector, 2026, addressing industry queries since the guidelines came into effect in January 2026. The clarification confirms that in-house type testing cannot be self-witnessed, even if conducted in a NABL-accredited laboratory. What Clause 3(d) provides The January 2026 guidelines allow manufacturers to conduct type tests in their own facilities under defined conditions….