The Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, under the authority of sections 16, 17, and sub-section (3) of section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016). This Order supersedes the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, and takes effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette, except for previously initiated matters.

This Order applies to steel and steel products, specifically Hot Rolled Steel Plate (up to 6 mm) Sheet and Strip used in the manufacture of Low-Pressure Liquefiable Gas Cylinders. Domestically manufactured steel and steel products meeting alternative specifications required by foreign buyers for export are exempted.

Each steel and steel product specified under this Order must comply with Indian Standards 6240: 2008 immediately upon implementation and 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