The Ministry of Steel has announced the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 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, 2020, and will be effective upon its publication in the Official Gazette, except for actions taken before this replacement.

Under this Order, which applies to steel and steel products, particularly Structural Steel for Building for Structures with enhanced seismic resistance, domestically produced steel and steel products that meet specifications requested by foreign buyers for export are exempted.

Each steel and steel product outlined in this Order must conform to the respective Indian Standard 15962:2012 from the moment it takes effect. Additionally, it must be accompanied by a Test Certificate featuring 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