BIS QCO for Hot-Dip Galvanized/ Galvannealed Steel Sheet And Strips For Automotive Applications IS 18385: 2023

The Government of India issues Quality Control Orders (QCOs) necessitating the use of the Standard Mark with a BIS Certificate of Conformity (CoC). The government deemed it necessary for several reasons, including public interest, human and animal health preservation, environmental safety, the prohibition of unfair trade practices, and national security.

Overview: BIS QCO for Hot-Dip Galvanized/ Galvannealed Steel Sheet And Strips Order

We are glad to inform you about an important update on the Indian Standard for Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024. This update applies to all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product dealers. The Steel and Steel Products BIS QCO 2024.was issued by the Ministry of Steel.

1. Date of Implementation :

This order will come into force on the date mentioned in the Official Gazette.

2. Applicability:

• This order shall apply to  Hot-Dip Galvanized/ Galvannealed Steel Sheet And Strips For Automotive Applications according to IS 18385: 2023

Exemptions:

This order is not applied to : Steel and steel products manufactured domestically for export that conform to any other specification required by a foreign buyer.

3. Standards Compliance:

Please refer to the QCO for the context of the aforementioned data -

(a) Steel and steel products listed in Column 3 of Schedule 1 must comply with the Indian Standards listed in Column 2 of the same Schedule, effective from the dates mentioned in Column 5.

(b) Steel and steel products described in column (3) of Schedule 1 must be accompanied by a Test Certificate with the Standard Mark issued by a BIS-certified manufacturer with each consignment.

To meet the quality requirements, all  Steel products must adhere to the appropriate Indian Standards as follows -

Title of Indian Standard Indian Standard

• Hot- Dip galvanized/ Galvannealed
• Steel Sheet and strips for IS 18385:2023
• Automotive Applications

4. Certification and Enforcement:

The Bureau of Indian Standards is recognized as responsible for certifying and enforcing the quality standards applicable to Hot-Dip Galvanized Automotive Applications IS 18385: 2023 product. Anyone who breaches this order will face the penalty as outlined in the applicable Act.

Note - For above mentioned Indian Standards, the latest version of Indian Standards including the amendments thereof, as notified by the Bureau of Indian Standards from time to time shall apply.

How BIS Works for Hot-Dip Galvanized IS 18385: 2023?

BIS certification usually requires licensing and surveillance processes. 

The licensing procedure includes the following steps:

• The manufacturer should apply for BIS certification.
• The BIS officer will do a preliminary inspection of the factory.
• After the preliminary examination, product samples will be examined.
• After the test, the BIS officer will determine the outcome.
• Following the inspection procedure, the inspecting officer will employ surveillance to examine the factory thoroughly.

The surveillance technique includes the following steps:

• The inspection body will visit the factory to check the test results.
• The inspection inspector will send the samples to independent laboratories.
• The test report will include commentary or a summary of the inquiry-related complaint.
• Following the report's review, the BIS license is given for Hot-Dip Galvanized/ Galvannealed Steel Sheet And Strips