North India

Punjab Safety Regulations

Capital: Chandigarh

Agro-processing, textiles, sports goods, and light engineering

Central acts — Factories Act, BOCW Act, OSH Code 2020, Mines Act — apply in Punjab alongside these state-specific regulations. Browse central legislation →

State Acts & Rules(5)

Punjab notified Wages, IR, and Social Security Code rules on 5 January 2026; OSH Code rules on 20 January 2026.
State RulesAmended1952

Punjab Factories Rules, 1952

State rules under the Factories Act for Punjab, covering safety officers, health registers, welfare facilities, and working conditions.

State RulesIn Force2008

Punjab BOCW Rules, 2008

Construction worker welfare and safety standards under the BOCW Act for Punjab.

State ActAmended1958

Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958

Regulates working conditions, safety, and welfare of employees in commercial establishments in Punjab.

State RulesAmended1975

Punjab Pollution Control Board Regulations

Environmental compliance and consent procedures for industries in Punjab.

Official Source
State RulesIn Force2026

Punjab OSH Code Rules, 2026

State rules notified on 20 January 2026 under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. Wages Code, IR Code, and Social Security Code rules were notified on 5 January 2026.

State Profile

Region
North India
Capital
Chandigarh
State Acts Listed
5
Last Updated
January 2026

Key Industries

Agro-Processing & Food
Textiles & Hosiery
Sports Goods
Light Engineering
Pharmaceuticals

Labour Codes Status

4 Labour Codes effective 21 Nov 2025. Punjab has notified rules for 4/4 codes.

Code on Wages, 2019
Notified 5 Jan 2026
Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Notified 5 Jan 2026
OSH Code, 2020
Notified 20 Jan 2026
Social Security Code, 2020
Notified 5 Jan 2026

Central Acts Apply Too

These central acts apply in Punjab alongside state regulations: