The Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, under the 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, 2020, and becomes effective upon publication in the Official Gazette, except for actions taken prior to this replacement.

Under this Order, which applies to steel and steel products, specifically Silicomanganese – Specification, domestically produced steel and steel products that meet alternative specifications required by foreign buyers for export are exempted.

Each steel and steel product specified in this Order must comply with Indian Standards 1470:2013 immediately upon implementation. They must also be accompanied by a Test Certificate bearing the Standard Mark, issued by a certified manufacturer under the Bureau of Indian Standards.

Additionally, products meeting these specifications must display the Standard Mark under a license issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards, following 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 ensuring 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 August 2024