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In a significant regulatory move, the Ministry of Steel (Technical Division) has announced that 202 BIS licences will be exempt from the mandatory compliance requirement on the SIMS (Steel Import Monitoring System) portal when the input steel is supplied by Integrated Steel Plants (ISPs). This update, formalised in order F. No. S-20011/15/2024-TECH, aims to reduce procedural friction for […]

In pursuit of stronger quality control and traceability within India’s steel sector, regulatory authorities have introduced a directive compelling steel product manufacturers to ensure that their input/base steel materials themselves conform to the Indian Standards (IS) corresponding to the final product standard claimed. In effect, when you manufacture a steel product that is certified under […]

The Ministry of Steel (MoS) has released an important clarification regarding the input steel adherence requirements linked to BIS certification. The update introduces specific exemptions to simplify compliance for certain importers and integrated steel producers who were impacted by earlier orders. This move aims to provide much-needed relief for businesses that imported steel or initiated production before […]

In a significant move to uphold the quality of steel products in India and protect the interests of domestic manufacturers, the Ministry of Steel issued a clarificatory order on June 13, 2025, regarding the enforcement of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for steel products. Background Over the years, the Ministry of Steel has introduced Quality Control Orders covering 151 […]

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MoHI), Government of India, has officially announced an extension of the compliance date for the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024. Through an amendment notification—S.O. 2579(E) dated 12 June 2025—the Ministry has extended the implementation deadline from 1 July 2025 to 1 September 2026. This extension provides manufacturers, importers, […]

The Ministry of Steel has delivered a significant update for businesses in the steel sector, announcing a temporary exemption from mandatory Quality Control Order (QCO) compliance for a select list of steel products. This move provides crucial breathing room for importers and manufacturers, easing regulatory pressure until March 31, 2026. This news is vital for supply chain planning and compliance […]

The Ministry of Steel has issued a significant amendment to the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, providing much-needed relief and an extended compliance window for a wide range of steel products. This move, captured in the new Steel Products QCO Amendment Order, 2025, temporarily defers the mandatory enforcement of Bureau of Indian […]