Steel & Steel Products Amendment Order for BIS Certification
The Ministry of Steel has issued a new notification S.O. 5134(E) introducing the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025. This amendment brings significant relief to manufacturers, importers, and industry stakeholders by extending the implementation dates of several Indian Standards (IS) which were earlier notified under the original Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024.
Under this new amendment, multiple steel grades and products listed in Schedule 1 of the 2024 order will now remain non-operative for an extended period—either 1 year or 3 years from the date of publication of the notification. This provides industries more time to upgrade testing infrastructure, align production, and complete BIS certification formalities.
This update is particularly important for companies dealing in structural steels, alloy steels, stainless steel products, engineering steels, wire rods, billets, coils, plates, strips, and other steel categories that were previously mandated to carry the BIS Standard Mark under Scheme-I.
What This Amendment of BIS Certificate means for manufacturers & importers
1. More Time to Obtain BIS Certification
The biggest advantage is the extension of time for compliance. Manufacturers now have 1 to 3 additional years to:
- Apply for BIS License
- Complete factory testing
- Modify production processes
- Set up in-house labs or tie-up with BIS recognized labs
- Obtain ISI Mark approval
This reduces the immediate pressure created by the 2024 QCO.
2. Importers Can Continue Operations Without Immediate ISI Mark Compliance
Importers dealing in products under extended categories can now continue importing these items without BIS certification for the specified period. This prevents shipment delays and detentions at customs.
3. Industries get time for transition for BIS License
Companies in sectors like:
- Construction
- Automotive
- Engineering & fabrication
- Infrastructure
- Electrical & power
- General manufacturing
…will benefit from this relaxation while they prepare for long-term compliance.
4. BIS Licensing Will Still Be Mandatory After the Extension Period
It is important to note:
❗ The amendment does not remove the BIS License requirement.
It only postpones it.
Companies must ensure that they begin the BIS certification process early, as Schemes under BIS may take months to complete depending on testing cycles and factory audits.
Steel Products with 1-Year Extension
| IS Standard | Product Name |
|---|---|
| IS 6528:1995 | Stainless Steel Wires |
| IS 6603:2001 | Stainless Steel Bars & Flats |
| IS 3748:1990 | Tool & Die Steels |
| IS 12146:1987 | Carbon-Manganese Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessels |
| IS 8952:1995 | Steel Ingots/Blooms for Mild Steel Wire Rod |
| IS 14491:1997 | Low-Carbon High-Strength Cold-Rolled Steel Sheets/Coils |
| IS 15997:2012 | Low-Nickel Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet/Strip |
| IS 1110:1990 | Stainless Steel Wire Rods and Bars for Utensils |
| IS 3024:2015 | Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel Sheet/Strip |
| IS 2062:2011 | Hot Rolled Structural Steel |
| IS 1786:2008 | High Strength Deformed Bars for Concrete Reinforcement |
| IS 15391:2003 | Cold Rolled Non-Oriented Electrical Steel |
Steel Products with 3-Year Extension
| IS Standard | Product Name |
|---|---|
| IS 5872:1990 | Cold Rolled Steel Strips (Box Strappings) |
| IS 3975:1999 | Mild Steel Wire for General Engineering Purposes |
| IS 6527:1995 | Stainless Steel Wire Rod |
| IS 4409:1973 | Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes |
| IS 1673:1984 | Mild Steel Wire, Cold Heading Quality |
| IS 1812:1982 | Carbon Steel Wire for Manufacture of Wood Screws |
| IS 3431:1982 | Steel Tubes for Automobile Purposes |
| IS 3885 (Part 1):1992 | Steel Wire Ropes – Part 1 |
| IS 3885 (Part 2):1992 | Steel Wire Ropes – Part 2 |
| IS 4223:1975 | Steel Wires for Mechanical Springs |
| IS 4224:1972 | Steel Wire for Nails |
| IS 4398:1994 | Alloy Steel Ingots, Billets & Blooms |
| IS 6967:1973 | Hot Rolled Steel Strip for Welded Tubes |
| IS 7226:1974 | Mild Steel Wire Rods |
| IS 7557:1982 | Steel Wire – Cold Heading Quality |
| IS 9476:1980 | Cold-Rolled Steel Strips for Razor Blades |
| IS 9962:1981 | Steel Wire for Needles |
| IS 14331:1995 | Steels for High-Temperature Bolting |
| IS 16585:2016 | Magnetic Fe-Based Amorphous Strip |
| IS 2831:2012 | Carbon Steel Cast Billet Ingots/Blooms/Slabs |
| IS 1148:2009 | Steel Rivet Bars |
| IS 2507:1975 | Cold-Rolled Steel Strips for Springs |
| IS 2255:1977 | Mild Steel Wire Rod for Machine Screws |
| IS 3195:1992 | Steel for Volute & Helical Springs |
| IS 8052:2006 | Steel Ingots/Billets/Blooms for Springs, Rivets & Screws |
| IS 8951:2001 | Steel Cast Billet Ingots for High Carbon Wire Rods |
| IS 8952:1995 | Steel Ingots for Mild Steel Wire Rods |
| IS 12367:1988 | Cold-Rolled Carbon Steel Strips/Coils for Welded Tubes |
| IS 15914:2011 | High-Tensile Steel Plates/Sheets for Gas Cylinders |
| IS 15961:2012 | Aluminium-Zinc Alloy Coated Steel Sheet/Strip |
| IS 15962:2012 | Structural Steel for Earthquake-Resistant Structures |
| IS 5522:2014 | Stainless Steel Sheets/Strips for Utensils |
| IS 6527:1995 | Stainless Steel Wire Rod |
| IS 6528:1995 | Stainless Steel Wire |
| IS 6603:2001 | Stainless Steel Bars & Flats |
| IS 5522:2014 | Stainless Steel Sheets/Strips for Utensils |
| IS 6911:2017 | Stainless Steel Plate/Sheet/Strip |
| IS 280:2006 | Mild Steel Wire for General Engineering |
| IS 1835:1976 | Steel for Hardening and Tempering |
| IS 4824:2006 | Stainless Steel Wire for Cold Heading |
| IS 9550:2001 | Bright Steel Bars |
| IS 5517:1993 | Steel for Hardening & Tempering |
Conclusion
The Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025 offers an important compliance window by extending implementation timelines for several IS standards under the Steel QCO 2024. Industries dealing with affected steel products get additional time of 1 year or 3 years, allowing them to prepare for mandatory BIS certification.
However, BIS licensing will become compulsory once the extension period ends. Manufacturers, importers, and stakeholders should use this transition period wisely to ensure smooth compliance without business disruption.
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