The Ministry of Steel has notified the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 under the provisions of Sections 16, 17, and sub-section (3) of Section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016). This notification replaces the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020 and takes effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, while all actions undertaken under the earlier order remain valid.

Under this regulation, Steel Chequered Plates are required to conform to Indian Standard IS 3502:2009. Products covered by this specification must carry the Standard Mark (ISI Mark), which can only be granted under a valid license issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in accordance with Scheme–I of Schedule–II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Each consignment must also be accompanied by a Test Certificate from a BIS-certified manufacturer.

The Order provides exemption for steel and steel products manufactured in India exclusively for export, where foreign buyers require conformity to different specifications. The Bureau of Indian Standards has been designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for this notification, and any violation of its provisions attracts penalties under Section 29 of the BIS Act, 2016.

Additionally, any amendments or revisions to the relevant Indian Standard, once issued by BIS, will automatically be applicable under this Order from the date of their publication.