Draft BIS Order 2025 on Steel Wire Ropes, Strands, Ring Net Panels, Rope Net Panels, and Rolls

Introduction to the BIS (Quality Control) Order, 2025 for Steel Wire Ropes, Strands, Ring Net Panels, Rope Net Panels, and Rolls

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has issued a draft notification for regulating certain steel products.

This draft order is titled Steel Wire Ropes, Strands, Ring Net Panels, Rope Net Panels, and Rolls (Quality Control) Order, 2025. It aims to ensure quality, safety, and standard compliance of these products in the Indian market.

The order shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Key Changes of the QCO You Should Know

As per this draft Quality Control Order:

1. The specified products must comply with the relevant Indian Standards
2. The products must carry the BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark)
3. Certification will be granted under Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
4. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will act as the certifying and enforcing authority
5. Any violation of this order will attract penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016
6. The latest versions of the Indian Standards, including amendments issued by BIS from time to time, shall apply

Products Covered under this QCO

The following products are covered under this Quality Control Order along with their applicable Indian Standards:

Note: The latest version of the Indian Standards, along with any amendments notified by BIS from time to time, shall be applicable.

Exemptions to this QCO

This Quality Control Order shall not apply to:

Goods or articles manufactured domestically for export purposes

What is the Date of Implementation?

The implementation timeline under this draft QCO is as follows:

• General enterprises (other than Micro and Small Enterprises): 
  6 months from the date of notification in the e-Gazette
• Small enterprises: 
  9 months from the date of notification in the e-Gazette
• Micro enterprises: 
  12 months from the date of notification in the e-Gazette

Manufacturers must complete BIS certification within the prescribed timeline to continue supplying these products in India.

Now, What to Do?

Manufacturers and suppliers of steel wire ropes, strands, ring net panels, rope net panels, and rolls should:

• Check whether their products are covered under this QCO
• Identify the applicable Indian Standards
• Ensure products meet BIS requirements
• Apply for BIS certification under Scheme-I
• Arrange product testing and prepare the required documents
• Complete certification within the specified timeline to avoid penalties

Early compliance will help ensure uninterrupted business operations in the Indian market.

Brand Liaison provides complete assistance for BIS compliance under the Draft BIS Order 2025 for Steel Wire Ropes, Strands, Ring Net Panels, Rope Net Panels, and Rolls, including identification of applicable standards, BIS application filing, coordination for testing, documentation support, and follow-ups with BIS authorities to ensure timely certification.