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 publication in the Official Gazette, except for actions initiated before this update.

Under this Order, which applies to steel and steel products, specifically Galvanized Structural Steel – Specification, domestically manufactured steel and steel products meeting alternative specifications required by foreign buyers for export are exempt from compliance.

Each steel and steel product specified under this Order must adhere to Indian Standards 16732:2019 immediately upon its enforcement. Additionally, they must 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 May 2024