The Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, under the authority vested 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, except for ongoing matters.

This Order applies to steel and steel products, specifically focusing on Steel Chequered Plates. Domestically manufactured steel and steel products that meet alternative specifications required by foreign buyers for export are exempted under this Order.

Each steel and steel product listed in this Order must adhere to Indian Standard IS 3502: 2009 without delay upon its enactment. They must also be accompanied by a Test Certificate bearing the Standard Mark, issued by a manufacturer certified under the Bureau of Indian Standards.

Moreover, products meeting these specifications must display the Standard Mark under a license from 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