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Stainless Steel Sheets and Strips for Utensils
Strategic Recommendations for Stainless Steel Sheets and Strips for Utensils – IS 5522:2014
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| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Stainless Steel Sheets and Strips for Utensils |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 5522:2014 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Stainless Steel Sheets and Strips for Utensils – Specification |
| ITC (HS) Code | 72191300, 72191400, 72192310, 72192320, 72192390, 72192411, 72192412, 72192413, 72192419, 72192421, 72192422, 72192423, 72192429, 72192490, 72193210, 72193220, 72193290, 72193310, 72193320, 72193390, 72193410, 72193420, 72193490, 72193510, 72193520, 72193590, 72199012, 72199013, 72199090, 72201290, 72202090, 72209090 |
| Quality Control Order | Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 |
| Notification & Amendments | Principal QCO: S.O. 3716(E), dated 29 August 2024. The 2025 Amendment Order, S.O. 5134(E), dated 20 November 2025, deferred enforcement of the applicable requirement. The 2026 Amendment Order, S.O. 3300(E), dated 20 June 2026, further provides that the applicable requirements for IS 5522:2014 shall remain non-operative up to 31 March 2027. |
| Final Enforcement Date | 31 March 2027 |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure that stainless steel sheets and strips intended for utensils conform to the applicable Indian Standard requirements relating to quality, characteristics and performance. The QCO applies to the specified steel products covered by the relevant Indian Standard. |
| Products Covered | Stainless steel sheets and strips for utensils conforming to IS 5522:2014, falling under the specified HS codes. |
| Exemptions | Steel and steel products manufactured domestically for export and conforming to another specification required by a foreign buyer are excluded from the application of the QCO. |
| Industries Impacted | Stainless steel sheet and strip manufacturers, utensil manufacturers, stainless steel processors and service centres, kitchenware and cookware manufacturers, engineering and fabrication industries, importers, exporters, traders and distributors. |
| Mandatory Compliance | Once the requirement becomes operative, covered products must conform to IS 5522:2014 and be accompanied by a Test Certificate bearing the Standard Mark, issued by a BIS-certified manufacturer, with each consignment. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Manufacturers and other affected stakeholders should begin BIS certification preparation, assess product conformity, arrange testing, review manufacturing and quality-control processes, and complete documentation well before 31 March 2027. |
| Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement | The QCO is issued under Sections 16, 17 and Section 25(3) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. The 2024 QCO establishes conformity with the applicable Indian Standards and prescribed certification requirements. |
| Penalties | Non-compliance with applicable BIS requirements may attract enforcement action and penalties under the BIS Act, 2016, including imprisonment and/or monetary penalties, subject to the applicable statutory provisions. |
| Supersession & Amendment Clause | Supersedes earlier QCO (S.O. 574(E), dated 5th February 2024). Any future BIS amendments to IS 2879:1998 will automatically apply. |
| Conclusion | IS 5522:2014 is covered under the Steel and Steel Products QCO framework for the specified stainless steel sheets and strips for utensils. Following the 2026 amendment, the applicable requirement is scheduled to become operative from 31 March 2027. Stakeholders should complete BIS readiness and conformity assessment well in advance. |
| References/Annexures | Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 – S.O. 3716(E), 29 August 2024; Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025 – S.O. 5134(E), 20 November 2025; Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2026 – S.O. 3300(E), 20 June 2026; IS 5522:2014; Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. |
Notification
The Ministry of Steel issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 through S.O. 3716(E) dated 29 August 2024. The Order covers stainless steel sheets and strips for utensils conforming to IS 5522:2014 – Stainless Steel Sheets and Strips for Utensils – Specification, along with the specified HS codes.
Enforcement Timeline
The original 2024 QCO provided for enforcement of IS 5522:2014 with immediate effect. The 2025 Amendment Order, S.O. 5134(E) dated 20 November 2025, deferred the applicable requirement. The subsequent 2026 Amendment Order, S.O. 3300(E) dated 20 June 2026, further states that the applicable requirement for IS 5522:2014 shall remain non-operative up to 31 March 2027.
Overview
IS 5522:2014 specifies requirements for stainless steel sheets and strips intended for use in utensils. The QCO framework is intended to ensure conformity with the applicable Indian Standard and establish quality and consistency for covered steel products.
Objective & Scope
The aim is to enforce uniform standards for stainless steel sheets and strips, ensuring safety, hygiene, and reliability in utensils and food-contact applications.
Products Covered
The requirement applies to stainless steel sheets and strips for utensils covered under IS 5522:2014 and the specified HS classifications, including HS codes from 72191300, 72191400, 72192310–72192490, 72193210–72193590, 72199012–72199090, 72201290, 72202090 and 72209090.
Exemptions Provided
The QCO does not apply to steel and steel products manufactured domestically for export where the products conform to another specification required by a foreign buyer.
Industries Impacted
The requirements are relevant to stainless steel manufacturers and processors, sheet and strip producers, utensil and cookware manufacturers, kitchenware industries, engineering and fabrication businesses, importers, distributors and traders dealing with the covered products.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Once the requirement becomes operative, covered products must conform to IS 5522:2014. The QCO also requires covered steel products to be accompanied by a Test Certificate bearing the Standard Mark, issued by a BIS-certified manufacturer, with each consignment.
Next Steps for Stakeholders
Manufacturers and other affected stakeholders should start BIS certification preparation in advance of 31 March 2027. They should assess product conformity, identify applicable testing requirements, review quality-control procedures and prepare the necessary technical and manufacturing documentation.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
The QCO has been issued under Sections 16, 17 and 25(3) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. Once the requirement becomes operative, failure to comply with the applicable BIS requirements may result in statutory enforcement action and penalties under the BIS Act, 2016.
Conclusion
IS 5522:2014 – Stainless Steel Sheets and Strips for Utensils – Specification is covered under the Steel and Steel Products QCO framework for the specified HS codes. Following the latest 2026 amendment, the applicable requirement is scheduled to become operative from 31 March 2027. Businesses should use the available transition period to complete BIS certification readiness, testing and documentation.
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