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BIS QCO FOR THE STEEL AND STEEL PRODUCTS (FERROCHROMIUM – SPECIFICATION)
CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Date 5 Feb, 2024
Place: New Delhi
Dear Reader,
We have crucial announcement concerning the Indian Standard for the Steel and Steel Products (Ferrochromium – Specification) (Quality Control) Order, 2024, impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.
BIS QCO for the Steel and Steel Products (Ferrochromium – Specification)
OVERVIEW
The Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, under the authority granted by sections 16, 17, and subsection (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 takes effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette, except for actions initiated before this update.
Under this Order, which applies to steel and steel products, specifically Ferrochromium – Specification, domestically manufactured steel and steel products meeting alternative specifications required by foreign buyers for export are exempted from compliance.
Each steel and steel product specified in this Order must comply with Indian Standards 1170:1992 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.
Violation of any provision of this Order may result in penalties as per section 29 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).
Any amendments or updates to the Indian Standards specified by the Bureau of Indian Standards will apply to this Order from the date of their publication by the Bureau.
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 August 2024
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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards
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