The Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order for 2024, under the authority vested 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 becomes effective upon its publication in the Official Gazette, except for previously initiated matters.

Under this Order, which applies to steel and steel products, particularly the Non-Magnetic stainless steels for electrical applications: Part 2 Specific requirements for binding wire, domestically manufactured steel and steel products are exempt from adhering to any other specifications mandated by foreign buyers for export.

Each steel and steel product specified under this Order must comply with the relevant Indian Standards 10632 (Part 2): 1983 immediately upon implementation. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a Test Certificate bearing the Standard Mark issued by a certified 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.

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