The Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order for 2024, using 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 publication in the Official Gazette, with exceptions for activities conducted before this replacement.

Under this Order, which applies to steel and steel products, specifically the Specification for Structural Steel used in the construction of ship hulls, domestically produced steel and steel products meeting alternative specifications requested by foreign buyers for export are exempt.

Each steel and steel product specified in this Order must comply with the relevant Indian Standard 3039:1988 immediately upon its implementation. Additionally, it must be accompanied by a Test Certificate bearing the Standard Mark issued by a certified manufacturer under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

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