The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I) on July 04, 2024, issued the Steel Wires or Strands, Nylon or Wire Ropes and Wire mesh (Quality Control) Order, 2024, in supersession of the Steel Wires or Strands, Nylon or Wire Ropes and Wire mesh (Quality Control) Order, 2023.
The following has been stated:
• Compulsory use of Standard Mark:
o Goods or articles specified in the Table shall conform to the corresponding Indian Standard mentioned in the Table and shall bear the Standard Mark under a licence from the Bureau as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018:
Provided that the micro-enterprises and small enterprises, as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006) shall conform to such Indian Standards from the date specified in the corresponding entry of the Table respectively:
Provided that nothing in this Order shall apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for export.
• Certification and enforcement authority:
The Bureau shall be the certifying and enforcing authority for the goods or articles specified in the Table.
• Penalty for Contravention:
Any person who contravenes the provisions of this order shall be punishable under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
This notification will come into force from July 04, 2024.
Kindly find the Table provided with this document attached to the document.
[Notification No S.O. 2581(E)]
