The Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order for 2024 under the authority of 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 takes effect upon publication in the Official Gazette, except for previously initiated matters.

Under this Order, which applies to steel and steel products, particularly 18 Percent Nickel Maraging Steel Bars and Rods, domestically produced steel and related products meeting alternative specifications mandated by foreign purchasers for export are exempted.

Each steel and steel product outlined in this Order must comply with the relevant Indian Standards 14652: 1999 immediately upon implementation. Additionally, they should 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