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National Seminar on LPG Safety Standards — July 14–16, 2026

July 14–16, 2026 · Bangalore, India · LERC Campus

LERC organises its flagship annual seminar bringing together BIS officials, OMC representatives, manufacturers, and testing laboratories. Topics include IS 3196 revision, BEE Star Rating implementation, and emerging LPG safety standards.

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Regulatory Update

BEE Star Rating Mandatory for All LPG Stoves from 1 Jan 2026

January 2026

Test with LERC from ₹10,000. NABL-accredited combustion lab. Contact to book your test slot.

Accreditation

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Re-Accreditation Achieved

February 2026

LERC achieves re-accreditation for Mechanical, Polymer, Combustion, and LOT Valve Testing Laboratories.

Standards Update

IS 3196 Cylinder Standard Revision in Progress

March 2026

LERC participates in BIS committee for comprehensive revision of IS 3196. Updates expected Q3 2026.

New Service

LOT Valve Testing Now Available

January 2026

Full BIS 16484 / ISO 15995 testing now available. Contact testing@lerc.org for test scheduling and fee details.

Workshop

Cylinder Valve Testing Workshop — May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026 · Limited Seats

Hands-on programme covering valve testing protocols, IS 8633 requirements, and endurance testing procedures.

NABL Update

Accreditation Scope Extended to LPG Equipment Testing

December 2025

New NABL accreditation scope now covers comprehensive LPG equipment testing across all six laboratory divisions.

Live Updates

NABL Update — Accreditation Scope Extended to LPG Equipment Testing Workshop — Cylinder Valve Testing Workshop — May 8, 2026 New Service — LOT Valve Testing Now Available Standards Update — IS 3196 Cylinder Standard Revision in Progress Accreditation — ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Re-Accreditation Achieved Regulatory Update — BEE Star Rating Mandatory for All LPG Stoves from 1 Jan 2026 EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT — National Seminar on LPG Safety Standards — July 14–16, 2026 NABL Update — Accreditation Scope Extended to LPG Equipment Testing Workshop — Cylinder Valve Testing Workshop — May 8, 2026 New Service — LOT Valve Testing Now Available Standards Update — IS 3196 Cylinder Standard Revision in Progress Accreditation — ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Re-Accreditation Achieved Regulatory Update — BEE Star Rating Mandatory for All LPG Stoves from 1 Jan 2026 EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT — National Seminar on LPG Safety Standards — July 14–16, 2026 NABL Update — Accreditation Scope Extended to LPG Equipment Testing Workshop — Cylinder Valve Testing Workshop — May 8, 2026 New Service — LOT Valve Testing Now Available Standards Update — IS 3196 Cylinder Standard Revision in Progress Accreditation — ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Re-Accreditation Achieved Regulatory Update — BEE Star Rating Mandatory for All LPG Stoves from 1 Jan 2026 EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT — National Seminar on LPG Safety Standards — July 14–16, 2026

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