BIS QCO FOR THE STEEL AND STEEL PRODUCTS (TANKS, CASKS, DRUMS, CANS, BOXES, AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS OF TIN PLATE OR TIN FREE CANS OF CAPACITY LESS THAN 50 LITRES)

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 (Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes, and similar containers of tin plate or tin free cans of capacity less than 50 litres) (Quality Control) Order, 2024, impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.

BIS QCO for the Steel and Steel Products (Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes, and similar containers of tin plate or tin free cans of capacity less than 50 litres)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Steel has released the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, effective upon its publication in the Official Gazette.

This pertains to steel and steel products, specifically containers such as tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes, and similar items (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), made from tin plate or tin free steel, with a capacity of less than 50 litres, which are sealed by soldering or crimping.

However, it does not apply to steel and steel products meant for export that comply with foreign specifications.

The designated goods and articles must be produced using tin plate and tin free steel as raw materials. The Bureau of Indian Standards is assigned as the authority responsible for certifying and ensuring compliance with this Order.

Any breach of this Order may result in penalties under section 29 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).

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

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 February, 2024

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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