Steel Trade Association Urges Government Protection for New Standards
The Standard Long Steel Trade Association urged the government to adopt the new TIS 24 standard for reinforcing steel, which requires production via BOF or EAF processes to improve quality and safety in line with international benchmarks.
The Standard Long Steel Trade Association submitted a letter to the Ministry of Industry on July 20, 2024, requesting support for the Industrial Product Standards Committee's decision to advance the new TIS 24 standard. The association called for protection of committee members and officials to carry out their duties independently under legal and academic frameworks.
The association stated it has monitored the reinforcing steel standard revision process and believes all stakeholders should contribute based on factual evidence and academic reasoning, without undue pressure on decision-makers. The new standard requires reinforcing steel raw materials to be produced via BOF or EAF processes to improve product quality and safety. The association noted these requirements align with international standards from Japan, China, the UK, and ISO, citing similar specifications in China's standards and research from the Southeast Asian Iron and Steel Institute (SEAISI).
The association emphasized it does not aim to exclude any producers or technology, but wants all manufacturers to compete under the same quality and safety standards. The association called on the Ministry of Industry to proceed with the new TIS 24 standard based on academic evidence and public interest, to elevate Thailand's steel industry standards, enhance construction safety, and strengthen the nation's long-term competitiveness.
