The Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, under the authority vested in it 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 its publication in the Official Gazette, with exceptions for previously conducted matters.

Under this Order, which applies to steel and steel products, particularly the specification for carbon-chromium steel used in the manufacturing of balls, rollers, and bearing races, domestically produced steel and steel products are exempted from conforming to any other specifications demanded by foreign buyers for export.

Each steel and steel product specified under this Order must comply with the corresponding Indian Standards 4398: 1994 immediately upon implementation. Additionally, it should be accompanied by a Test Certificate bearing the Standard Mark issued by a certified manufacturer under 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