The Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order for 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 of 2020 and becomes effective upon its publication in the Official Gazette, except for previously conducted matters.

Under this Order, which applies to steel and steel products, particularly the Steel Wire for Needles specification, domestically manufactured steel and steel products meeting alternative specifications demanded by foreign buyers for export are exempted.

Each steel and steel product specified under this Order must comply with Indian Standards 9962: 1981 immediately upon implementation, and include a Test Certificate bearing the Standard Mark issued by a manufacturer certified by 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