BIS QCO FOR THE MISCELLANEOUS STEEL PRODUCTS (HIGH STRENGTH DEFORMED STAINLESS STEEL BARS AND WIRES FOR CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT)

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date25th September, 2023

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

We have crucial announcement concerning the Indian Standard for the BIS QCO FOR THE MISCELLANEOUS STEEL PRODUCTS (HIGH STRENGTH DEFORMED STAINLESS STEEL BARS AND WIRES FOR CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT), impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.

BIS QCO for the Miscellaneous Steel Products (High strength deformed stainless steel bars and wires for concrete reinforcement)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released a Quality Control Order named the "Miscellaneous Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2023."

This order will take effect six months after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Under this order, items classified as Miscellaneous Steel Products must conform to Indian Standard IS 16651:2017 for High strength deformed stainless steel bars and wires used in concrete reinforcement. These products must display the Standard Mark and obtain a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards under Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. It's important to note that this order excludes items manufactured domestically for export.

According to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, micro enterprises must comply within twelve months from the date of publication, whereas small enterprises are required to comply within nine months from the date of publication.

The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the authority responsible for certifying and enforcing compliance for the goods or articles specified in this order. Failure to comply with these provisions will lead to penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 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: ced@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: 25th March, 2024

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

Disclaimer: The details shared in this update are for informational purposes exclusively. Readers are advised to seek formal legal counsel before taking any action based on the information provided here.

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