The Ministry of Steel has suspended the enforcement of 55 Indian Standards under the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, following recommendations from the High-Level Committee on Non-Financial Regulatory Reforms (HLC-NFRR). The suspension is aimed at supporting industry needs, considering downstream pricing impacts, steel availability for MSMEs, and continued reliance on imports for specialized grades.
The enforcement of QCO on 42 Indian Standards in Schedule 1 of the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 has been suspended for three years; these cover steel grades predominantly used in the manufacturing of engineered products, automotive and durable goods. Enforcement of the QCO on 13 Indian Standards in Schedule 1 of the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, relating to specialty steel grades covered under PLI 1.2, has been suspended for one year; these cover materials requiring exceptional strength, hardness, dimensional accuracy and thermal stability.
The Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025. The release was posted on 21 NOV 2025 at 7:40PM by PIB Delhi. The visitor counter shows 194. The URL for more information is: https://steel.gov.in/quality-control-orders.
Key Entities Referenced
Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024: A Quality Control Order concerning steel and steel products, enforcement of which has been partially suspended.
Ministry of Steel: The ministry responsible for issuing the order and suspending certain standards.
Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025: An amendment order issued by the Ministry of Steel.
High-Level Committee on Non-Financial Regulatory Reforms (HLC-NFRR): A committee that provided recommendations based on which the Ministry examined the broader implications of enforcing the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order.
PLI 1.2: A scheme under which specialty steel grades are covered.
Ministry of Steel
Ministry of Steel Suspends Enforcement of 55
IS Standards Under Steel Quality Control Order
to Support Industry Needs
Posted On: 21 NOV 2025 7:40PM by PIB Delhi
Based on the recommendations of the High-Level Committee on Non-Financial Regulatory Reforms
(HLC-NFRR), the Ministry has examined the broader implications of enforcing the Steel and Steel
Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 for the steel sector. The Ministry has taken into account
potential downstream pricing impacts, the need to ensure adequate availability of steel for MSMEs
and consumer industries, and the continued reliance on imports for certain specialised grades. At the
same time, considerations relating to prevention of unfair trade practices, support for small steel
producers, and the advancement of domestic self-reliance have also been assessed.
Taking these factors together, enforcement of QCO on 42 Indian Standards under the Steel and Steel
Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 has been suspended for three years, and enforcement of QCO
on 13 Indian Standards, relating to specialty steel grades covered under PLI 1.2, has been suspended
for one year. The Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control)
Amendment Order, 2025.
QCO on Indian Standards Suspended for a Period of Three Years
The enforcement of 42 IS Standards in Schedule 1 of the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control)
Order, 2024—covering steel grades predominantly used in the manufacturing of engineered products,
automotive and durable goods.
QCO on Indian Standards Suspended for a Period of One Year
The enforcement of 13 IS Standards in Schedule 1 of the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control)
Order, 2024—covering specialty steel grades majorly used in niche and high-precision applications,
including materials requiring exceptional strength, hardness, dimensional accuracy and thermal
stability.
URL: https://steel.gov.in/quality-control-orders
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