The Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, superseding the earlier order dated 5th February 2024 . This new order has been notified in exercise of the powers conferred under Sections 16, 17, and sub-section (3) of Section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).

This Order is applicable to Steel and Steel Products, specifically:

• The Order comes into effect from its publication in the Official Gazette, replacing the previous Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, except for matters concluded before its supersession.
• Export Exemption : Domestically manufactured products meeting specifications required by foreign buyers for export are exempt.
• Every product covered under this Order must:
  • Conform to IS 1785 (Part 1): 1983 (and its future amendments, as applicable).
  • Bear the Standard Mark (ISI Mark) under a valid BIS license, issued as per Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
  • Be accompanied by a Test Certificate from a BIS-certified manufacturer.
• Certifying Authority : The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority.
• Penalty for Non-Compliance : Violation of any provision will attract penalties under Section 29 of the BIS Act, 2016.
• Any amendment or revision to the specified Indian Standards by BIS will automatically apply from the date of their publication.