BIS QCO for Steel Wire Ropes, Strands, Ring Net Panels, Rope Net panels and Rolls

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date: 17th July 2025

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

Key notice on Indian Standard compliance for current licensees, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and sellers under the Steel Wire Ropes, Strands, Ring Net Panels, Rope Net Panels, and Rolls (Quality Control) Order, 2025.

BIS QCO for Steel Wire Ropes, Strands, Ring Net Panels, Rope Net panels and Rolls (Galvanized Strand for Earthing)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has notified a draft order titled the “Steel Wire Ropes, Strands, Ring Net Panels, Rope Net Panels and Rolls (Quality Control) Order, 2025.” This regulation will come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. The order covers products classified as Steel Wire Ropes, Strands, Ring Net Panels, Rope Net Panels and Rolls, which must conform to the specifications of Indian Standard IS/ISO 12776: 2002, – Galvanized Strand for Earthing..
All such products must carry the Standard Mark under a valid license granted by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), in line with Scheme–I of Schedule–II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

Implementation Timeline:

General Manufacturers (excluding Micro and Small Enterprises): Compliance within 6 months of publication.
Small Enterprises: Compliance within 9 months.
Micro Enterprises: Compliance within 12 months.

Export Exemption: The order will not apply to goods manufactured exclusively for export.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will serve as the certifying and enforcement authority for all covered items. Any violation of this Quality Control Order will attract penalties under the BIS Act, 2016.

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Also Read: BIS Certification for Steel Wire Ropes, Strands, Ring Net Panels, Rope Net panels and Rolls

CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

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

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: Draft Order

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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