BIS QCO for Reinforcement Couplers For Mechanical Splices of Steel Bars In Concrete - Specification
(Ministry of Commerce and Industry)
CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

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Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for the Reinforcement Couplers for Mechanical Splices of Steel Bars in Concrete - Specification (Quality Control) Order, 2025.
BIS QCO for Reinforcement Couplers for Mechanical Splices of Steel Bars In Concrete - Specification
OVERVIEW
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a draft notification, known as the Reinforcement Couplers For Mechanical Splices Of Steel Bars In Concrete - Specification (Quality Control) Order, 2025. This order is proposed to take effect six months after its notification in the E-Gazette. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments within 60 days of the notification.
Reinforcement Couplers For Mechanical Splices Of Steel Bars In Concrete – Specification must comply with Indian Standard IS 16172 : 2023 and carry the Standard Mark, issued under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The BIS will serve as the certifying and enforcing authority for compliance with this order.
CONCERNED AUTHORITIES
Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002
Tel: +91-11-23231903
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Implementation Authority :Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India).
Implementation Dates: --
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