The Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, leveraging 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 takes effect upon publication in the Official Gazette, except for actions initiated before this replacement.

Under this Order, which pertains to steel and steel products, particularly Stress-Relieved, Low Relaxation Steel Wire for Pre-stressed Concrete — Specification, domestically produced steel and steel products that meet alternative specifications mandated by international buyers for export are exempted from compliance.

Each steel and steel product outlined in this Order must conform to the relevant Indian Standard 16644:2018 immediately upon its implementation. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a Test Certificate bearing the Standard Mark issued by a certified manufacturer accredited under the Bureau of Indian Standards.

Moreover, products and articles that meet these specifications must display the Standard Mark, authorized by a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards under 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 Feb, 2024