Steel & Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025 – Key Update from Ministry of Steel
The Ministry of Steel, Government of India, has issued an important amendment to the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024. This notification, published in the Gazette of India, introduces temporary relief on the enforcement of BIS certification for several steel products. This amendment has been issued under the powers granted by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016, after consultation with the BIS. The decision has been taken in public interest, keeping in view the needs of the steel industry and supply chain stakeholders.
What the Amendment States
The Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025 will come into effect immediately—from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette (20 November 2025).
1. Enforcement of BIS Standards Deferred for 3 Years
For the following serial numbers in Schedule I of the 2024 QCO, enforcement of the relevant IS Standard and IS Title will not be operative for a period of 3 years:
List (IS Number : IS Title)
- IS 5872 : 1990 — Cold Rolled Steel Strips (Box Strappings)
- IS 3975 : 1999 — Low Carbon Galvanized Steel Wires/Strips for Armouring
- IS 6527 : 1995 — Stainless Steel Wire Rod
- IS 4409 : 2023 — Ferronickel — Specification
- IS 1812 : 1982 — Carbon Steel Wire for Wood Screws
- IS 2507 : 1975 — Cold Rolled Steel Strips for Springs
- IS 3885 (Part 1): 1992 — Steel for Leaf Springs (Railway) – Flat Section
- IS 3885 (Part 2): 1992 — Steel for Leaf Springs (Railway) – Rib & Groove Section
- IS 4223 : 1975 — Steel Wire for Umbrella Ribs
- IS 4224 : 1972 — Steel Wire for Staple, Pins and Clips
- IS 4397 : 1999 — Cold Rolled Strips for Balls and Rollers
- IS 6902 : 1973 — Steel Wire for Spokes
- IS 7226 : 1974 — Cold Rolled Medium/High Carbon Steel Strips for General Engineering
- IS 7284 : 1974 — Steel Wires for Earthing
- IS 7285 (Part 1): 1986 — Uncoated Stress Relieved Steel Wire for Prestressed Concrete
- IS 7285 (Part 2): 1994 — Hard Drawn Steel Wire for Prestressed Concrete
- IS 7887 : 1992 — Mild Steel Wire Rod for General Engineering
- IS 2062 : 2011 — Hot Rolled Medium & High Tensile Structural Steel (Certain exclusions)
- IS 8500 : 2000 — Structural Steel (Weather Resistant)
- IS 8910 : 1978 — Mild Steel Wire for General Engineering
- IS 4824 : 2022 — Bead Wire for Tyres
- IS 11169 (Part 1): 2022 — Cold Heading Steel – Part 1
- IS 1139 : 2009 — Hot Rolled Steel for Cold Forming
- IS 1254 : 1991 — Hot Rolled Steel Strips for Welded Tubes
- IS 14650 : 1999 — High Tensile Steel Plates
- IS 15961 : 2012 — Hot Dip Aluminium-Zinc Coated Steel Strips/Sheets
- IS 15962 : 2012 — Structural Steels with Improved Seismic Resistance
- IS 6528 : 1995 — Stainless Steel Wire
- IS 6603 : 2001 — Stainless Steel Bars & Flats
- IS 1570 Series — (Specific parts for carbon & alloy steels)
- IS 1762 Series — Steel designation system
- IS 17502 Series — Steel flat products
- IS 1161 : 2014 — Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes
- IS 4923 : 2017 — Hollow Steel Sections
- IS 12779 : 2004 — Rolled Steel Channels
- IS 808 : 1989 — Dimensions for Hot Rolled Steel
- IS 1786 : 2008 — High Strength Deformed Steel Bars
- IS 1239 (Part 1): 2004 — Steel Tubes for Water/Gas
- IS 1239 (Part 2): 2011 — Steel Pipe Fittings
This means manufacturers and importers dealing with these products get an extended compliance window of 36 months.
2. Enforcement of BIS Standards Deferred for 1 Year
For the following serial numbers in Schedule I, enforcement is deferred for 1 year:
List (IS Number : IS Title)
- IS 6528 : 1995 — Stainless Steel Wire
- IS 6603 : 2001 — Stainless Steel Bars and Flats
- IS 3748 : 2022 — Tool Steels — Specification
- IS 16585 : 2016 — Magnetic Materials – Amorphous Alloy Strips
- IS 1570 Series (Specific part) — Carbon & Alloy Steels (General Engineering)
- IS 17404 : 2020 — Alloy Steel Wire Rod
- IS 1576 : 1986 — Carbon Steel Axle Quality
- IS 1862 : 1972 — Steel Forgings
- IS 228 — Multiple parts — Chemical Analysis of Steel
- IS 1608 (Part 1): 2018 — Tensile Testing of Steel
- IS 1608 (Part 2): 2018 — Hardness Testing
- IS 2328 : 2021 — Alloy Steel Blooms/Slabs
- IS 3024 : 2015 — Non-Oriented Electrical Steel for Rotating Machines
This provides 12 months of additional time to meet BIS requirements for these products.
Why This Amendment Matters
- Eases compliance burden on manufacturers and importers
- Allows additional time for infrastructure upgrades, testing, and certification
- Prevents supply chain disruptions for critical steel products
- Supports industry stability during transition to mandatory BIS compliance
How Aleph INDIA Can Assist
This provides 12 months of additional time to meet BIS requirements for these products.
- Mandatory BIS Certification
- ISI Mark Registration
- Product Testing & Documentation
- Technical Guidance on QCO Notifications
- End-to-end liaison with BIS
If your product appears in the deferred list or falls under mandatory BIS certification, our experts can help you understand the impact and plan your compliance roadmap effectively.
Need Support?
For guidance on this amendment or for assistance in obtaining BIS certification for steel and steel products, reach out to Aleph Accreditation & Testing Centre Pvt. Ltd.
