BIS QCO for the Non-Magnetic stainless steels for electrical applications: Part 3 Specific for sheets, strips and plates)

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date 5th Feb, 2024

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

Key update regarding the Indian Standard applicable to current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers for the Steel and Steel Products (Specifications for Non-Magnetic stainless steels for electrical applications: Part 3 Specific requirements for sheets, strips and plates) (Quality Control) Order, 2024.

BIS QCO for the Steel and Steel Products

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Steel has announced the "Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024," under the authority of sections 16, 17, and subsection (3) of section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016). This new Order replaces the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, and takes effect from its publication in the Official Gazette, excluding actions carried out before this supersession.

Under this Order, which applies to steel and steel products, the specifications for Non-Magnetic Stainless Steels for Electrical Applications: Part 3 (Specific Requirements for Sheets, Strips, and Plates) are included. However, domestically manufactured steel and steel products that meet specifications required by foreign buyers for export are exempt from this Order.

All steel and steel products covered by this Order must comply with Indian Standard IS 10632 (Part 3): 1983 from the moment the Order takes effect. These products must also be accompanied by a Test Certificate with the Standard Mark, issued by a certified manufacturer authorized by the Bureau of Indian Standards.

Additionally, goods and articles that meet the specified standards must display the Standard Mark. This mark should be obtained under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, following Scheme I of Schedule II in the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

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

Failure to comply with any provision of this Order is subject to penalties under section 29 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).

Any amendments or revisions to the Indian Standards specified in this Order will be applicable from the date they are published by the Bureau of Indian Standards.

Implementation Authority :Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)

CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

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

Tel: +91-11-23231903

Email: ced@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: 5 th February 2024

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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