The Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, under the authority granted by sections 16, 17, and subsection (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 actions initiated before this update.

Under this Order, which applies to steel and steel products, specifically Hot-dip Zinc Coating on Structural Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement – Specification, domestically manufactured steel and steel products that comply with alternative specifications required by foreign buyers for export are exempted from these requirements.

Each steel and steel product specified under this Order must adhere to Indian Standards 12594:1988 immediately upon its implementation. They must also be accompanied by a Test Certificate bearing the Standard Mark, issued by a certified manufacturer under the Bureau of Indian Standards.

Moreover, products that meet these specifications must display the Standard Mark under a license issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards, following 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 ensuring 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 August 2024