BIS QCO For Needle Rollers for Rolling Bearings
IS 4217: 2020
CONCERN MINISTRY: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
Dear Viewer,
Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for Needle Rollers for Rolling Bearings .
Needle Rollers for Rolling Bearings QCO Overview
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India, has issued the draft Bearing Components and Accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2025.
Under this notification, Needle Rollers for Rolling Bearings covered under IS 4217:2020 have been brought under mandatory BIS certification requirements.
As per the notification, manufacturers of Needle Rollers for Rolling Bearings shall ensure that their products conform to the specified Indian Standard and bear the Standard Mark (ISI Mark) under a valid BIS licence granted in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
What is IS 4217:2020?
IS 4217:2020 is the Indian Standard for Rolling Bearings — Needle Rollers. The standard specifies the requirements relating to dimensions, tolerances, material quality, hardness, surface finish, testing, inspection, marking, and quality control of needle rollers used in rolling bearing assemblies.
The standard ensures that needle rollers meet prescribed requirements for dimensional accuracy, load distribution, wear resistance, durability, operational reliability, rotational performance, and service life for use in automotive components, industrial machinery, manufacturing equipment, agricultural equipment, power transmission systems, and other bearing-related applications.
Implementation Dates Under QCO
The Quality Control Order will come into force from the following dates:
| Category | Implementation Timeline |
| General (Other than Micro and Small Enterprises) | 12 months from the date of publication of the Order |
| Small Enterprises | 15 months from the date of publication of the Order |
| Micro Enterprises | 18 months from the date of publication of the Order |
Key Requirements Under the QCO
- Products must comply with the requirements specified under IS 4217:2020.
- Manufacturers must obtain BIS certification before selling products in the Indian market.
- Certified products must bear the ISI Mark.
- BIS will act as the certification and enforcement authority for these products.
- Non-compliance may result in penalties under the provisions of the BIS Act, 2016.
Exemptions Under the Order
The QCO does not apply to:
- Products manufactured domestically for export purposes.
- Products imported as part of any finished goods, sub-assembly, or component.
- Products imported by manufacturers for export-oriented manufacturing subject to prescribed conditions.
- Limited quantities imported for research and development purposes as specified under the Order.
Certification and Enforcement Authority
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) shall act as the certification and enforcement authority for Writing and Printing Papers covered under this Quality Control Order.
Penalty for Non-Compliance
Any person or manufacturer violating the provisions of this Order shall be punishable under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
| Title | Issue Date | View Order |
| QCO Order | 03/06/2025 | View |
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