The Ministry of Steel has issued this new Quality Control Order under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016.

• This Order replaces the earlier 2020 QCO and is effective from 29th August 2024 (date of publication in the Official Gazette).

• Any work already started under the old Order will remain valid.

This notification applies to Cold–rolled Steel Strips for Springs, which must now comply with Indian Standard IS 2507:1975. From the implementation date, every product under this category must:

• Carry the Standard Mark (ISI Mark) under a valid BIS license as per Scheme–I of Schedule–II of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

• Be supplied with a Test Certificate issued by a BIS-certified manufacturer.

Products made only for export are exempted, provided they meet the specifications required by foreign buyers.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has been appointed as the certifying and enforcing authority for this Order.

Non-compliance with this Order will invite penalties under Section 29 of the BIS Act, 2016.

Any future revisions or amendments made by BIS to this Indian Standard will automatically apply to this Order from the date of publication.