The Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order for 2024, under the authority vested by sections 16, 17, and sub-section (3) of section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016). This Order replaces the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order of 2020 and becomes effective upon publication in the Official Gazette, with exceptions for previously initiated matters.

Under this Order, which applies to steel and steel products, particularly Stainless Steel Blooms, Billets, and Slabs for Forging, domestically produced steel and related products that meet other specifications demanded by foreign buyers for export are exempted.

Each steel and steel product specified in this Order must comply with Indian Standards 6529: 1996 from the date of implementation. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a Test Certificate bearing the Standard Mark issued by a certified manufacturer under the Bureau of Indian Standards.

Moreover, products meeting the specifications must display the Standard Mark under a license issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards as per Scheme – I of Schedule – II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

The Bureau of Indian Standards is appointed as the authority responsible for certifying and enforcing compliance with this Order.

Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002

Tel: +91-11-23231903

Email: mtd@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: 5th Feb, 2024