BIS QCO FOR THE STEEL AND STEEL PRODUCTS (SPECIFICATION FOR LOW CARBON STEEL WIRE FOR RIVETS FOR USE IN BEARING INDUSTRY)

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 (Specification for Low Carbon Steel Wire for Rivets for Use in Bearing Industry) (Quality Control) Order, 2024, impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.

BIS QCO for the Steel and Steel Products (Specification for Low Carbon Steel Wire for Rivets for Use in Bearing Industry)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order for 2024, leveraging authority granted by sections 16, 17, and sub-section (3) of section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016). This updated Order replaces the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order from 2020, becoming effective upon its publication in the Official Gazette, with exceptions for previously conducted matters.

Under this Order, which applies to steel and steel products, particularly the specifications for Low Carbon Steel Wire for Rivets used in the Bearing Industry, domestically manufactured steel and steel products that comply with alternative specifications mandated by foreign buyers for export are exempted.

Each steel and steel product specified under this Order must comply with the relevant Indian Standards 4882: 1979 immediately upon implementation, and must be accompanied by a Test Certificate bearing the certification mark issued by an accredited 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.

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 changes or updates made by the Bureau of Indian Standards to the specified Indian Standards shall apply to this Order from the date of their publication by the Bureau.

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

Also Read: BIS CERTIFICATION FOR LOW CARBON STEEL WIRE IS 4882:1979

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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