The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released a Quality Control Directive named "Steel Wires or Strands, Nylon or Wire Ropes, and Wire Mesh (Quality Control) Order for 2023."

This directive will come into effect six months after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Products falling under the categories of Steel Wires or Strands, Nylon or Wire Ropes, and Wire Mesh must adhere to the corresponding Indian Standard 2365:2018 (Steel Wire Suspension Ropes for Lifts, Elevators and Hoists) and carry the Standard Mark. This mark can only be obtained under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

It's crucial to highlight that this directive does not extend to domestically manufactured goods intended for export.

For micro enterprises, defined under Section 2 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), the directive becomes effective twelve months after publication. In the case of small enterprises, it takes effect nine months after publication.

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

Tel: +91-11-23231903

Email: txd@bis.gov.in, cmd2@bis.gov.in

Implementation Dates: Effective six months following its publication in the official gazette.

For micro-enterprises, the directive becomes effective twelve months after the publication date, while for small enterprises, it takes effect nine months after publication.