The Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order for 2024, utilizing powers 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 previous Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order from 2020, taking effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette, except for activities conducted before this replacement.

Under this Order, which applies to steel and steel products, specifically Stainless Steel Sheets and Strips for Utensils – Specification, domestically produced steel and its products that meet alternative specifications requested by foreign buyers for export are exempted.

Each steel and steel product specified in this Order must comply with the corresponding Indian Standard 5522:2014 immediately upon implementation. Additionally, it must be accompanied by a Test Certificate bearing the Standard Mark issued by a manufacturer certified 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: ced@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: 5th Feb, 2024