The suspension, recommended by a high-level committee, will apply to 42 standards for three years and 13 standards for one year. Besides, 15 other standards will be sent to an inter-ministerial group for further review regarding possible suspension.
This change will allow manufacturers to import specified steel grades from non-licensed suppliers or use non-BIS-compliant steel in domestic production. The forthcoming notification will detail which standards are suspended and provide guidelines for importing or using non-compliant steel materials.
