North India

Uttar Pradesh Safety Regulations

Capital: Lucknow

Sugar, textiles, leather, agro-processing, and defence manufacturing

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

State Acts & Rules(5)

Uttar Pradesh notified all four Labour Code rules in March 2026 — Wages & Social Security Code on 10 Mar, IR Code on 13 Mar, OSH Code on 23 Mar.
State RulesAmended1950

Uttar Pradesh Factories Rules, 1950

State rules under the Factories Act for UP, prescribing safety officers, health registers, welfare facilities, and working conditions for factories.

State ActIn Force2005

Uttar Pradesh Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Act, 2005

Mandates fire safety audits, NOC requirements, and fire prevention measures for industrial and commercial premises in Uttar Pradesh.

State RulesIn Force2009

Uttar Pradesh BOCW Rules, 2009

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

State ActAmended1962

Uttar Pradesh Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1962

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

State RulesIn Force2026

Uttar Pradesh OSH Code Rules, 2026

State rules notified on 23 March 2026 under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. Covers factories, construction, and other establishments in UP. All four Labour Code rules were notified in March 2026.

State Profile

Region
North India
Capital
Lucknow
State Acts Listed
5
Last Updated
March 2026

Key Industries

Sugar & Food Processing
Textiles & Handlooms
Leather
Defence Manufacturing
Agro-Processing

Labour Codes Status

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

Code on Wages, 2019
Notified 10 Mar 2026
Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Notified 13 Mar 2026
OSH Code, 2020
Notified 23 Mar 2026
Social Security Code, 2020
Notified 10 Mar 2026

Central Acts Apply Too

These central acts apply in Uttar Pradesh alongside state regulations: