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The Steel Ministry is set to suspend quality control orders (QCOs) on 55 steel grades, a move aimed at easing raw material sourcing for industry and reducing compliance pressure on users.
According to official sources, the ministry plans to keep 42 BIS standards in abeyance for three years and 13 standards for one year. These relate largely to specialised and input-grade steels used by MSMEs, engineering firms, auto and component makers, and electrical and fabrication units. The suspension is expected to be notified shortly and will be reviewed annually.
The decision follows recommendations of a high-level committee on non-financial regulatory reforms, which had flagged that the rapid expansion of QCOs was raising costs and disrupting supply chains, especially for smaller manufacturers. The panel advised that stricter QCOs should be focused mainly on finished products with direct consumer safety and quality implications, rather than a wide range of industrial inputs.
In addition to the 55 standards being suspended, another 15 steel standards will be referred to an inter-ministerial group for further examination on whether similar relief is warranted.
Industry observers believe the move will improve availability and flexibility in sourcing niche grades, while the government retains room to recalibrate QCOs as domestic capacity and certification coverage improve.
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