The Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order for 2024 under the authority granted 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, 2020, and takes effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette, except for actions conducted before this supersedence.

Under this Order, which pertains to steel and steel products, particularly Stainless Steel for Welding Electrode Core Wire, domestically manufactured steel and steel products that meet alternative specifications mandated by foreign buyers for export are exempted.

Each steel and steel product outlined in this Order must comply with the relevant Indian Standards 10631: 1983 immediately upon implementation. Additionally, it 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