BIS QCO FOR THE STEEL AND STEEL PRODUCTS (COLD REDUCED ELECTROLYTIC CHROMIUM / CHROMIUM OXIDE – COATED STEEL)

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date 5th Feb, 2024

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

We have crucial announcement concerning the Indian Standard for the Steel and Steel Products (Cold reduced electrolytic chromium / Chromium oxide – coated steel) (Quality Control) Order, 2024, impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.

BIS QCO for the Steel and Steel Products (Cold reduced electrolytic chromium / Chromium oxide – coated steel)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order for 2024, utilizing authority under 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 its publication in the Official Gazette, with the exception of previously conducted matters.

Under this Order, which pertains to steel and steel products, particularly Cold Reduced Electrolytic Chromium / Chromium Oxide-Coated Steel, domestically produced steel and steel products are exempt if they meet specifications requested by foreign buyers for export.

Each steel and steel product listed under this Order must comply with the relevant Indian Standard 12591: 2018 without delay upon implementation. Additionally, it must be accompanied by a Test Certificate featuring the Standard Mark issued by a manufacturer certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards.

Moreover, products and articles that meet these specifications must display the Standard Mark, authorized by a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards under 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 ensuring compliance with this Order.

The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the authority responsible 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).

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

Also Read: BIS CERTIFICATION FOR COLD REDUCED ELECTROLYTIC CHROMIUM IS 12591:2018

CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

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

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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