The Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order for 2024, utilizing 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 Order replaces the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order of 2020 and takes effect upon publication in the Official Gazette, excluding activities conducted before this update.

According to this Order, pertaining to steel and its products, specifically Stainless Steel Wires, domestically manufactured steel and steel products meeting alternative specifications requested by foreign buyers for export are granted an exemption.

Each steel and steel product specified under this Order must meet the requirements of Indian Standard 6528:1995 without delay upon implementation. Additionally, it must be accompanied by a Test Certificate bearing the Standard Mark issued by a manufacturer certified 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: ced@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: 5th Feb, 2024