The Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order for 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 of 2020 and becomes effective upon its publication in the Official Gazette, excluding matters conducted before this update.

Under this Order, pertaining to steel and steel products, particularly steel ingots, billets, and blooms used in the manufacture of springs, rivets, and screws for general engineering applications – as per specified specifications, domestically produced steel and steel products are exempt from adhering to any additional specifications mandated by foreign buyers for export purposes.

Each steel and steel product specified under this Order must comply with the relevant Indian Standards 8052: 2006 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: mtd@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: 5th Feb, 2024