BIS ISI Mark Certification for Single Row Cylindrical Roller Bearings IS 6457:2024 Bearings QCO 2025 - Standphill India
BIS ISI Mark Scheme - Scheme I (Not CRS)
Bearings QCO 2025 - DPIIT Mandatory Order

BIS Certification for Single Row Cylindrical Roller Bearings

IS 6457:2024 | Bearings (Quality Control) Order 2025 | ISI Mark Mandatory | Indian & Foreign Manufacturers Worldwide

Updated June 2026
7 min read
Based on QCO 2025 + IS 6457:2024
Pan-India & Global

Bearings (Quality Control) Order, 2025 - DPIIT Gazette Notification

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (DPIIT), Government of India has issued the Bearings (Quality Control) Order, 2025 making BIS ISI Mark certification mandatory for Single Row Cylindrical Roller Bearings (S.No. 5 - IS 6457:2024) and 11 other bearing categories. Implementation timeline from date of publication: 12 months for general enterprises, 15 months for small enterprises, and 18 months for micro enterprises. Every manufacturer and importer operating in India must obtain ISI Mark licence before their respective deadline - or face BIS enforcement, market seizure, and penalties.

Single row cylindrical roller bearings are the backbone of Indian industry. They are installed in electric motors powering thousands of factories, in the spindles of machine tools producing precision components, in railway axle boxes keeping passenger trains running, and in the gearboxes of wind turbines generating clean energy. The quality and dimensional conformance of these bearings directly determines the operational reliability of the machines and systems that depend on them.

Recognising this criticality, the Government of India has mandated BIS ISI Mark certification for single row cylindrical roller bearings under IS 6457:2024 through the Bearings (Quality Control) Order, 2025 issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This order covers 12 bearing categories, with Single Row Cylindrical Roller Bearings listed at S.No. 5, requiring every manufacturer - whether a large enterprise in Pune, a small bearing unit in Rajkot, or a precision bearing maker in Suzhou or Stuttgart - to carry a valid BIS ISI Mark licence before their products enter the Indian market.

Standphill India provides complete BIS ISI Mark certification services for single row cylindrical roller bearings - for manufacturers operating from any state across India and for foreign manufacturers from any country in the world. With over 20 years of BIS certification experience and 10,000+ certifications delivered, we are the trusted compliance partner for bearing manufacturers who need their ISI Mark licence done right - the first time, on time, every time. This page is part of our complete BIS Certification for Bearings (QCO 2025) guide covering all 12 bearing categories.

  QCO Deadline Approaching - Don't Miss Your ISI Mark Deadline

General enterprises: 12 months from publication. Small: 15 months. Micro: 18 months. The ISI Mark process takes 4-6 months. Start today to meet your deadline comfortably.

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Key Facts - IS 6457:2024 BIS ISI Mark at a Glance

Before diving into the process and requirements, here is everything you need to know about the BIS ISI Mark certification framework for Single Row Cylindrical Roller Bearings:

ProductSingle Row Cylindrical Roller Bearings - Types NU, N, NJ, NF, NUP, NCF and variants
Applicable Indian StandardIS 6457:2024 - Single Row Cylindrical Roller Bearings - Specification
Technical CommitteePGD 13 - Bearing, Production and General Engineering Department (PGD), BIS
Regulatory OrderBearings (Quality Control) Order, 2025 - Ministry of Commerce & Industry (DPIIT), Government of India (File No. P-29026/1/2025-LEI)
Certification SchemeBIS ISI Mark - Scheme I of Schedule II of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Not CRS. Factory audit is mandatory.
Certifying AuthorityBureau of Indian Standards (BIS) - enforcing and certifying authority
Mark on ProductISI Mark with Licence Number (CM/L-XXXXXXX) and IS 6457 reference - NOT CRS R-Number
Licence ValidityAnnual renewal - ISI Mark licences are renewed yearly (unlike CRS which is 2-year)
QCO Implementation (General)12 months from date of publication of the Order
QCO Implementation (Small)15 months from date of publication of the Order
QCO Implementation (Micro)18 months from date of publication of the Order
Typical Certification Timeline4 - 6 months (Indian manufacturers) | 8 - 14 months (Foreign manufacturers under FMCS)
Application PlatformBIS ManakOnline Portal - manakonline.in

Bearings QCO 2025 - Implementation Deadlines for Cylindrical Roller Bearing Manufacturers

The Bearings (Quality Control) Order, 2025 was issued by DPIIT with the ISI Mark implementation being mandatory across different timelines based on enterprise size. Single Row Cylindrical Roller Bearings is listed at S.No. 5 of the QCO Table - IS 6457:2024. The three-tier implementation timeline recognises the different capacity levels of Indian manufacturers:

General Enterprises
12
months from publication
All enterprises other than micro and small. Largest bearing manufacturers, importers, and foreign brand representatives.
Small Enterprises
15
months from publication
Small enterprises as defined under MSME Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006). 3-month additional window vs general.
Micro Enterprises
18
months from publication
Micro enterprises as per MSME Act. Maximum 6-month additional window from general deadline to support smallest manufacturers.

Critical Planning Point: The ISI Mark certification process for cylindrical roller bearings takes 4-6 months for Indian manufacturers (testing + factory audit + BIS scrutiny + licence grant). If you wait until the deadline is 2-3 months away, you will not be able to complete certification in time. The safe approach is to start the BIS ISI Mark process at least 6 months before your deadline. Contact Standphill India today to assess your readiness and initiate the process.

The QCO also provides certain exemptions - products manufactured for export only, goods imported as part of a finished product or sub-assembly, goods imported for R&D (up to 200 numbers per year), and goods imported by manufacturers for export-oriented production with appropriate self-declarations are exempt from the mandatory BIS ISI Mark requirement. However, any bearing sold in the Indian domestic market - whether manufactured in India or imported - must carry the ISI Mark from the applicable implementation date.

MSME Benefit - Extended Deadlines AND Up to 80% Off on BIS Marking Fees

Being an MSME under the Bearings QCO 2025 gives you two significant advantages: a longer compliance window (15 months for Small, 18 months for Micro enterprises) AND substantial discounts on BIS ISI Mark marking fees - the per-unit fee paid to BIS based on your annual production or import volume. Below is the standard BIS process for both Indian and foreign manufacturers, followed by the MSME marking-fee concession structure.

MSME Discount on BIS Marking Fees - Micro 80% Off, Small 50% Off, Medium 20% Off - Standphill India
80%
MICRO Enterprise
Maximum marking-fee discount + 18-month QCO deadline. Largest benefit for small Indian bearing manufacturers.
50%
SMALL Enterprise
50% off marking fees + 15-month deadline to comply with Bearings QCO 2025.
20%
MEDIUM Enterprise
20% marking-fee reduction. Medium enterprises fall under the general 12-month deadline.

How to Claim Your MSME Discount: Submit your Udyam Registration Certificate with your BIS application. The discount applies only to marking fees - not to application, testing, or inspection fees. Standphill India verifies your MSME classification and ensures the correct fee slab is applied from Day 1 of your application.

ISI Mark vs CRS - Why Cylindrical Roller Bearings Use Scheme I (ISI Mark)

Many manufacturers and importers familiar with BIS CRS (used for electronics and IT products) ask whether bearings can be certified under CRS. The answer is no - bearings are exclusively certified under ISI Mark Scheme I. Understanding this difference is critical to filing the correct application and avoiding rejection:

Applies to Bearings (IS 6457:2024)

✅ ISI Mark - Scheme I

  • Product testing at BIS-recognised lab
  • BIS factory audit mandatory
  • BIS inspects manufacturing facility
  • ISI Mark with CM/L licence number
  • Annual renewal with surveillance
  • 4-6 months (Indian), 8-14 months (FMCS)
  • BIS can conduct surprise factory visits
  • Ongoing BIS market surveillance
Applies to Electronics / IT Products

❌ CRS - Compulsory Registration Scheme

  • Product testing only
  • No factory audit
  • BIS does not visit factory
  • CRS Mark with R-Number
  • 2-year renewal
  • 4-8 weeks (faster)
  • Covers electronics, IT, LED products
  • Does NOT apply to bearings

ISI Mark for Bearings = Higher Compliance Rigour: The ISI Mark Scheme I for cylindrical roller bearings means BIS physically inspects your factory - verifying not just your product's test results but your manufacturing process, quality systems, in-process inspection capability, and production infrastructure. This is intentional: bearings installed in safety-critical applications (railways, aerospace, mining) demand manufacturing facility compliance, not just product testing. Standphill India prepares manufacturers comprehensively for both the documentation and the physical factory audit.

IS 6457:2024 - What the Standard Specifies for Cylindrical Roller Bearings

IS 6457:2024 - Single Row Cylindrical Roller Bearings - Specification is the latest Indian Standard for this product category, formulated by Technical Committee PGD 13 (Bearings) of the Production and General Engineering Department at BIS. The 2024 version is supported by a comprehensive set of referenced Indian and international standards covering every technical aspect of cylindrical roller bearing manufacture and performance.

The standard specifies the complete technical requirements for single row cylindrical roller bearings - from the geometry of the bore, outer diameter, and width, to the quality of the bearing steel, the dimensional tolerances for all ring and roller components, the internal clearance between rollers and raceways, the surface finish quality, the static and dynamic load rating calculations, and the performance testing methodology. It is aligned with ISO 15:1981 and ISO 3493:1984 for international interchangeability.

Key Technical Domains of IS 6457:2024:

  • Dimensional series and boundary dimensions - bore diameter, outer diameter, width, chamfer dimensions for all standard size series (per ISO 15:1981)
  • Tolerances - dimensional tolerances for all components per IS 5692:2024 (ISO 492:2023) - Geometrical Product Specifications and Tolerance Values for Radial Bearings
  • Internal clearance - radial internal clearance classes (C2, Normal, C3, C4, C5) per IS 5935 (Part 1):2019
  • Material specifications - bearing steel quality per IS 17111:2025 (ISO 683-17:2023) for rings and rollers; IS 4398:1994 for Carbon-Chromium steel; IS 4397:1999 for cage/retainer material
  • Roller specifications - cylindrical roller geometry, diameter tolerance, length tolerance, surface roughness per IS 9202:2020
  • Surface roughness - raceway and rolling surface finish requirements per IS 3073:1967
  • Load ratings - static load ratings per IS 3823:2014 (ISO 76:2006); dynamic load ratings and life calculation per IS 3824:2014 (ISO 281:2007)
  • Designation system - standard bearing designation code for prefix, internal design code, size series, and suffix (clearance, cage type, sealing)
  • Marking requirements - manufacturer's mark, bearing designation, and ISI Mark placement on the bearing ring
  • Sampling and testing procedures - acceptance sampling per IS 4905:2015 (ISO 24153:2009)

Types of Single Row Cylindrical Roller Bearings Covered Under IS 6457:2024

IS 6457:2024 covers the complete family of single row cylindrical roller bearings, differentiated by the number and location of flanges (lips) on the inner and outer rings. Each bearing type has different axial guidance capability - making them suitable for different application requirements. All types require the same IS 6457:2024 ISI Mark certification:

NU

Type NU

Two flanges on inner ring, no flange on outer ring. Free to move axially in both directions. Most common type for motor and machine tool spindles.

N

Type N

Two flanges on outer ring, no flange on inner ring. Inner ring separable from outer ring assembly. Used where inner ring needs to slide axially.

NJ

Type NJ

Two flanges on inner ring, one flange on outer ring. Can carry limited axial loads in one direction. Used in electric motors, pumps, and gearboxes.

NF

Type NF

One flange on inner ring, two flanges on outer ring. Can carry limited axial load in one direction. Mirror image of NJ configuration.

NUP

Type NUP

Two flanges on inner ring + removable guide ring. Can carry axial loads in both directions. Used in industrial gearboxes and reduction drives.

NCF

Type NCF

Full complement cylindrical roller bearing - maximum rollers, no cage. Highest radial load capacity for a given bore/OD. Used in heavy industrial applications.

Industries and Applications Where IS 6457:2024 Bearings Are Critical:

Electric Motors Machine Tool Spindles Railways & Rolling Stock Pumps & Compressors Industrial Gearboxes Wind Turbines Steel Rolling Mills Mining Equipment Automotive Transmissions Aerospace & Defense Marine Machinery Construction Equipment

BIS Testing Requirements - What IS 6457:2024 Verifies for Cylindrical Roller Bearings

BIS-recognised laboratories conduct comprehensive testing of cylindrical roller bearings against IS 6457:2024 requirements. Unlike simpler electronic products, bearing testing covers both material traceability and precision dimensional and performance verification. Here is what the testing covers:

Test Category Specific Parameters Tested Referenced IS / ISO Standard
Dimensional Verification Bore diameter (d), outer diameter (D), width (B), chamfer dimensions - measured against IS 6457:2024 boundary dimension tables for each size series IS 5692:2024 (ISO 492:2023); ISO 15:1981
Tolerance Class Verification Bore diameter deviation, outer diameter deviation, ring width deviation, bore diameter variation, outer diameter variation, radial runout of assembled bearing - Classes Normal, P6, P5, P4, P2 per IS 5692 IS 5692:2024 (ISO 492:2023)
Internal Clearance Radial internal clearance measurement - confirming correct clearance group (C2, Normal, C3, C4, C5) as marked on bearing IS 5935 (Part 1):2019 (ISO 5753-1:2009)
Roller Quality Roller diameter, roller length, roller diameter variation, roller set diameter variation, surface roughness of rolling contact surface IS 9202:2020 (First Revision)
Surface Roughness Ra values on raceway surfaces (inner ring raceway, outer ring raceway) and rolling surfaces of cylindrical rollers - critical for bearing noise and life IS 3073:1967
Material Verification Chemical composition of bearing steel (ring and roller material) - Carbon-Chromium steel alloy composition, heat treatment verification (hardness testing) IS 17111:2025 (ISO 683-17:2023); IS 4398:1994
Cage/Retainer Material Cold-rolled carbon steel strip quality for pressed steel cage retainers - chemical composition and mechanical properties IS 4397:1999; IS 513 (Part 1):2016
Load Rating Verification Verification that published static (C0) and dynamic (C) load ratings are correctly calculated per IS 3823 and IS 3824 based on actual bearing geometry IS 3823:2014 (ISO 76:2006); IS 3824:2014 (ISO 281:2007)
Acceptance Sampling Statistical sampling plan for lot acceptance - sample size and acceptance/rejection criteria per IS 4905:2015 randomisation procedures IS 4905:2015 (ISO 24153:2009)
Marking Verification Bearing designation marking on ring face - type designation, clearance suffix, manufacturer's mark, and ISI Mark with CM/L number must be legible and correctly placed IS 6457:2024 marking clause; IS 2399:2024 (ISO 5593:2023) vocabulary

Material Traceability Requirement: IS 6457:2024 requires that bearing steel used for rings and rollers meets IS 17111:2025 (ISO 683-17:2023) - the newly updated bearing steel standard. Manufacturers must be able to demonstrate material traceability from mill certificates through production records to finished bearing. This is a significant documentation and process requirement that Standphill India helps manufacturers establish before the factory audit.

Why Get BIS ISI Mark for Cylindrical Roller Bearings - Business and Legal Benefits

The Bearings QCO 2025 makes ISI Mark compliance legally mandatory. But beyond legal compliance, the ISI Mark delivers tangible business value that bearing manufacturers recognise as a strategic investment rather than merely a regulatory burden:

Legal Mandate - No Alternative

Under Bearings QCO 2025, the ISI Mark is not optional. Any cylindrical roller bearing sold in India after the implementation date without ISI Mark is subject to seizure, penalty, and criminal prosecution under BIS Act 2016.

Government & PSU Procurement Access

ONGC, BHEL, NTPC, Indian Railways, defence establishments, and all central/state government procurement mandates ISI Mark certified bearings. Non-certified bearings are rejected at tender evaluation stage.

OEM Procurement Qualification

Major Indian OEMs - motor manufacturers, machine tool builders, pump makers - include ISI Mark in bearing vendor qualification criteria. ISI certification is the entry ticket to high-volume OEM supply.

Product Liability Protection

ISI Mark demonstrates compliance with India's national standard. In the event of a bearing failure causing equipment damage or personal injury, ISI certification is your strongest defence against product liability claims.

Market Access - Distributors & Dealers

Indian bearing distributors and industrial dealers are increasingly refusing to stock or sell non-ISI-certified bearings as awareness of QCO 2025 grows - protecting their own compliance exposure.

Brand Credibility for Import Substitution

India's industrial bearing market is heavily import-dependent. ISI Mark on domestic bearings signals quality on par with imported brands - supporting India's Atmanirbhar Bharat manufacturing drive.

BIS ISI Mark Certification Process for Single Row Cylindrical Roller Bearings - Step by Step

The ISI Mark process for cylindrical roller bearings under IS 6457:2024 is more comprehensive than the CRS process used for electronics - because it includes a physical factory audit by BIS officers in addition to product testing. Understanding each step helps manufacturers plan their timeline and resource allocation correctly. Here is the complete process as managed by Standphill India:

1

Gap Assessment & Compliance Readiness Review

Standphill India conducts an initial gap assessment of your manufacturing facility against IS 6457:2024 requirements, QCO 2025 compliance obligations, BIS factory audit checklist, and supporting referenced standards. We identify what is already in place and what documentation, processes, testing equipment, and quality records need to be established before the BIS audit. This step prevents surprises during the official BIS factory inspection.

2

Technical Documentation Preparation

Complete technical file prepared including: product specification sheets for each bearing type/series (NU, N, NJ, NF, NUP, NCF), dimensional drawings with tolerances per IS 5692:2024, material test certificates (bearing steel per IS 17111:2025), quality assurance plan, in-process inspection records, incoming material inspection procedure, final product test procedure aligned to IS 6457:2024, equipment calibration records, and production capacity statement.

3

Product Testing at BIS-Recognised Laboratory

Bearing samples submitted to a BIS-recognised laboratory (NABL-accredited labs with IS 6457 test scope) for complete testing per IS 6457:2024 - dimensional verification, tolerance class, internal clearance, material analysis, surface roughness, roller quality, and marking inspection. Lab test reports are typically valid for 90 days from date of issue, within which the BIS application must be submitted. Standphill India identifies the appropriate lab with IS 6457 testing capability and coordinates sample submission and test tracking.

4

BIS ManakOnline Application Submission

Online ISI Mark application filed on the BIS ManakOnline portal with lab test reports, complete CDF (Construction Data Form), production process details, quality plan, factory address and layout, equipment list, and all supporting documentation. Standphill India manages the complete portal filing - ensuring all forms are correctly filled and all document formats meet BIS requirements. Incorrect applications at this stage cause significant delays.

5

BIS Factory Audit (Scheme I Requirement)

This is the critical step that differentiates ISI Mark Scheme I from CRS. BIS officers visit your manufacturing facility to verify: production capability for the declared bearing types and sizes, availability and calibration of required testing and measuring equipment (roundness tester, surface roughness tester, bore gauge, OD micrometer, hardness tester), quality assurance system documentation, raw material procurement and incoming inspection records, in-process inspection practices, and finished goods inspection and traceability system. Standphill India prepares a complete factory audit readiness package and conducts a pre-audit walkthrough to ensure you present confidently to BIS officers.

6

BIS Technical Scrutiny & Query Resolution

BIS technical officers review the application, test reports, and factory audit findings. Technical queries or observations - which are common in first-time ISI Mark applications - are raised through the ManakOnline portal. Standphill India responds to all BIS queries within 24-48 hours, providing technical clarifications, additional documentation, or corrective action commitments as required. Timely, technically accurate query responses are critical to maintaining certification momentum.

7

Grant of ISI Mark Licence (CM/L Number)

BIS grants the ISI Mark Licence with a unique CM/L number. The ISI Mark and CM/L number must be prominently stamped, engraved, or laser-marked on the bearing ring (or on the individual packaging where ring marking is impractical due to bearing size). Standphill India provides post-licence guidance on ISI Mark placement requirements per IS 6457:2024, compliant packaging labels, and BIS annual surveillance visit preparation. The licence requires annual renewal - we manage your renewal schedule proactively.

🇮🇳
Indian Manufacturers
4 - 6 Months
Testing (6-8 wks) + Application filing + BIS factory audit scheduling + Scrutiny + Licence grant. Start 6 months before QCO deadline.
🌍
Foreign Manufacturers (FMCS)
8 - 14 Months
Additional time for overseas BIS factory inspection scheduling, international travel by BIS officers, and multiple scrutiny rounds. Start immediately.

For Foreign Manufacturers: The FMCS process requires BIS officers to physically visit the overseas factory - which involves scheduling international inspection visits that can take 3-6 months to arrange. Start your FMCS application for IS 6457:2024 ISI Mark at the earliest opportunity. Standphill India has extensive experience coordinating BIS overseas factory inspections for bearing manufacturers in China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, Sweden, Czech Republic, USA, and other countries.

Documents Required for IS 6457:2024 ISI Mark Certification

The ISI Mark application for cylindrical roller bearings requires significantly more documentation than a CRS application - reflecting the factory audit and quality system verification components. Incomplete documentation is the most common cause of application delays. Standphill India prepares and reviews every document before submission:

Business & Company Documents

  • BIS application form (ISI Mark)
  • Company registration / incorporation certificate
  • Factory licence / MSME Udyam certificate
  • GST registration certificate
  • ISO 9001 quality management certificate (if available)
  • Brand / trademark registration (if applicable)
  • Authorised signatory identity and designation proof
  • Factory address proof and layout diagram
  • List of all manufacturing equipment with make/model
  • List of all testing and measuring instruments (with calibration status)

Technical & Quality Documents

  • Product specification sheets for each bearing type covered
  • Dimensional drawing with tolerances per IS 5692:2024
  • IS 6457:2024 lab test report from BIS-recognised lab
  • Raw material test certificates (bearing steel per IS 17111:2025)
  • Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)
  • In-process and final inspection procedure
  • Marking / labelling details (bearing ring + packaging)
  • Process flow chart for bearing manufacture
  • Calibration records for gauges and instruments
  • Production capacity statement (bearings per month)

Additional - Foreign Manufacturers (FMCS)

  • Authorised Indian Representative (AIR) appointment letter - designating Standphill India or another Indian entity as AIR
  • AIR's Indian company registration and address proof
  • Company incorporation documents of the foreign manufacturer
  • Authorised signatory ID proof of the overseas manufacturer's representative
  • Export-import documentation (for sample submission to Indian labs, if applicable)
  • Power of Attorney / notarised authorisation documents as required by BIS

BIS ISI Mark Certification Fees - IS 6457:2024 Cylindrical Roller Bearings

The fee structure for ISI Mark (Scheme I) is different from CRS - it includes application fees, marking fees based on production volume, and BIS surveillance/audit fees. For the complete current BIS fee schedule, refer to the BIS website or contact Standphill India for a personalised cost estimate based on your production volume and bearing size range.

#Fee ComponentPayable ToRemarks
1 Application Fee BIS One-time application fee payable at ManakOnline portal at time of application filing - as per current BIS ISI Mark schedule
2 Lab Testing Fee BIS-Recognised Lab Charges for IS 6457:2024 testing - dimensional, material, surface roughness, internal clearance, sampling. Varies by lab and number of bearing types/sizes covered in scope
3 Marking / Usage Fee BIS Annual fee based on production/sales volume of ISI-marked bearings - per BIS ISI Mark fee schedule for industrial products. MSME discount applies: Micro 80%, Small 50%, Medium 20% off.
4 Factory Audit Expenses BIS BIS officer visit cost for factory inspection - actual travel and per diem reimbursement as per BIS norms. For overseas factories (FMCS), significantly higher due to international travel
5 Annual Renewal Fee BIS ISI Mark is renewed annually - includes BIS surveillance visit and renewal fee payable to maintain active licence status
6 Standphill India Service Fee Standphill India Covers end-to-end ISI Mark management - gap assessment, documentation preparation, lab coordination, portal filing, BIS query responses, factory audit preparation, post-certification support

Contact Standphill India for a personalised cost estimate based on your specific bearing types, size range, and annual production/import volume. We provide transparent, itemised quotes before any engagement commences.

Standphill India Serves Bearing Manufacturers Across India and Around the World

Whether you are a large-scale bearing manufacturer in Pune, a small cylindrical roller bearing unit in Rajkot, a precision bearing exporter in Chennai, or a global bearing brand headquartered in Germany, Japan, Sweden, China, or South Korea - Standphill India provides complete BIS ISI Mark certification services for IS 6457:2024, wherever you are in the world.

Our team has delivered BIS certifications for manufacturers operating from every major industrial centre in India and from over 30 countries internationally. We understand the specific challenges that bearing manufacturers face - material traceability documentation, equipment calibration records for precision measuring instruments, factory audit preparation for IS 6457:2024 compliance, and coordinating BIS overseas inspection visits for FMCS applications.

Indian Manufacturers - We Serve Every State and Industrial Centre

Maharashtra (Pune, Mumbai, Nashik) Gujarat (Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Vadodara) Uttar Pradesh (Greater Noida, Agra, Kanpur) Karnataka (Bengaluru, Mysuru) Tamil Nadu (Chennai, Coimbatore) West Bengal (Kolkata, Howrah) Haryana (Faridabad, Gurugram) Punjab (Ludhiana, Amritsar) Rajasthan (Jaipur, Jodhpur) Andhra Pradesh (Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam) Telangana Madhya Pradesh Uttarakhand (Haridwar, Dehradun) Himachal Pradesh Bihar Odisha Jharkhand Chhattisgarh Delhi / NCR All other states & UTs

Foreign Manufacturers - BIS FMCS for Bearing Makers Worldwide

The global bearing industry is dominated by manufacturers in specific countries. Standphill India has provided BIS ISI Mark and FMCS services for manufacturers from all major bearing-producing nations:

🇨🇳 China 🇯🇵 Japan 🇩🇪 Germany 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 USA 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇵🇱 Poland 🇦🇺 Australia Any other country
Indian Manufacturers - Any State

From Rajkot bearing units to Pune engineering companies - we handle IS 6457:2024 ISI Mark for manufacturers across all Indian industrial clusters, handling BIS regional office coordination from our Greater Noida headquarters.

FMCS - BIS Overseas Factory Inspection

We coordinate BIS officer visits to overseas bearing factories - scheduling, pre-inspection preparation, documentation, translation support, and on-site assistance during the BIS factory inspection.

Authorised Indian Representative (AIR)

Standphill India acts as the legally appointed AIR for foreign bearing manufacturers - the mandatory Indian representative required for all FMCS applications under BIS regulations.

Multilingual Documentation Support

Technical documents from Chinese, Japanese, German, Korean, and other international manufacturers are reviewed and reformatted for BIS compliance requirements - including translation coordination where needed.

Wherever You Manufacture Cylindrical Roller Bearings - Standphill India Gets You ISI Mark Certified

Whether you are a bearing manufacturer in Pune or Rajkot, or a precision bearing company in Stuttgart, Osaka, Suzhou, or Gothenburg - if your bearings are entering the Indian market, they need IS 6457:2024 BIS ISI Mark certification under the Bearings QCO 2025. Standphill India has served 8,000+ clients from pan-India and 30+ countries. Your geography is not a barrier - our expertise is your advantage.

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Penalties for Non-Compliance - Selling Bearings Without ISI Mark After QCO Deadline

The Bearings (Quality Control) Order, 2025 explicitly states in Section 4 that any person who contravenes the provisions of the Order shall be punishable under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. The consequences of non-compliance are significant and cover the entire supply chain:

  • Customs detention and import refusal - bearing consignments without valid IS 6457:2024 ISI Mark CM/L licence will be detained at Indian ports and refused clearance after the implementation date
  • Market seizure - BIS enforcement officers can seize non-ISI-certified cylindrical roller bearing stock from warehouses, distributors, dealers, and end-user stores
  • Government tender rejection - all government procurement (Railways, BHEL, ONGC, PWD) will specify ISI Mark compliance; non-certified bearings are rejected at technical qualification stage
  • OEM supply disruption - industrial OEMs will stop accepting non-certified bearings for their machinery production, disrupting ongoing supply contracts
  • Financial penalties up to ₹5 lakh for first offence - and up to ₹10 lakh plus imprisonment for repeat offences under Sections 17-18 of BIS Act, 2016
  • Brand blacklisting - persistent non-compliance results in the manufacturer/brand being flagged in BIS enforcement records, severely impacting future market access

Already manufacturing or importing without ISI Mark? The QCO deadline is approaching. Start the IS 6457:2024 ISI Mark application immediately - the certification process takes 4-6 months for Indian manufacturers and 8-14 months for foreign manufacturers. Contact Standphill India today for a priority consultation.

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Why Choose Standphill India for IS 6457:2024 BIS ISI Mark Certification

India's bearing industry is at a critical inflection point. The Bearings (Quality Control) Order, 2025 transforms ISI Mark from a competitive differentiator into a legal prerequisite for market participation. For the thousands of cylindrical roller bearing manufacturers across India's industrial heartland - from Rajkot's precision engineering clusters to Pune's manufacturing belt - and for the global bearing giants and mid-size manufacturers supplying the Indian market from China, Japan, Germany, Sweden, and South Korea, the compliance clock is ticking.

Standphill India brings over 20 years of BIS certification expertise and 10,000+ successful certifications to every IS 6457:2024 engagement. We know IS 6457:2024's technical requirements in depth - the tolerance tables under IS 5692:2024, the material traceability requirements under IS 17111:2025, the internal clearance verification procedures under IS 5935, and the factory audit checklist that BIS officers apply during Scheme I inspections. We have prepared dozens of bearing manufacturers across India and internationally for BIS ISI Mark - and we know exactly what gets licences granted first time, without rejected applications, failed audits, or missed deadlines.

Factory Audit Pre-Preparation

We conduct a gap assessment and factory audit readiness review before BIS officers visit - ensuring your facility presents confidently and passes on the first inspection.

Complete IS 6457:2024 Documentation

Every technical document - QAP, inspection procedures, calibration records, material traceability, CDF - prepared to BIS approval standard, first time.

Lab Coordination for IS 6457 Testing

We identify BIS-recognised labs with IS 6457:2024 testing capability, coordinate sample submission, and track test report progress - dimensional, material, and performance testing.

BIS Query Resolution in 24-48 hrs

Every BIS technical scrutiny query answered within one business day - keeping your application on the fastest possible path to licence grant.

FMCS for Global Bearing Brands

Full AIR services + overseas BIS inspection coordination for bearing manufacturers from China, Japan, Germany, Sweden, South Korea, and any other country.

QCO Deadline Tracking

We track your QCO implementation deadline (general/small/micro) and ensure your ISI Mark application is filed and processed well within your applicable deadline window.

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The Bearings (Quality Control) Order, 2025 is in force. The countdown to mandatory ISI Mark compliance for Single Row Cylindrical Roller Bearings has begun. Whether you manufacture in Rajkot or Suzhou, in Pune or Stuttgart, in Chennai or Osaka - if your cylindrical roller bearings are entering India, they need IS 6457:2024 ISI Mark certification. Standphill India delivers it - for Indian manufacturers in 4-6 months and foreign manufacturers in 8-14 months under FMCS. First-attempt approval. No missed deadlines.

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Frequently Asked Questions - BIS ISI Mark for Cylindrical Roller Bearings

The Bearings (Quality Control) Order, 2025 is a statutory order issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, in May 2025. It invokes the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (Sections 16, 17, and 25(3)) to mandate BIS ISI Mark certification for 12 categories of bearings. Single Row Cylindrical Roller Bearings is listed at S.No. 5 of the QCO Table - requiring certification against IS 6457:2024. The order requires every manufacturer and importer to obtain a BIS ISI Mark licence (CM/L number) before manufacturing or selling cylindrical roller bearings in India after the implementation deadline - 12 months from publication for general enterprises, 15 months for small enterprises, and 18 months for micro enterprises. Non-compliance is punishable under BIS Act, 2016. Products manufactured exclusively for export are exempt, as are goods imported as part of a finished assembly or for R&D (up to 200 units per year).
Cylindrical roller bearings are safety-critical mechanical components installed in systems where failure can cause serious harm - railway axle boxes, mining equipment, wind turbines, motor spindles. Unlike electronics where a batch-tested product sample provides adequate safety assurance, bearing quality depends critically on manufacturing process consistency: raw material quality (bearing steel chemistry and heat treatment), precision grinding capabilities (raceway roundness, surface finish, dimensional tolerance), in-process inspection rigour, and production traceability. ISI Mark Scheme I mandates a BIS factory audit because BIS needs to verify that the manufacturer has the process capability, equipment, quality systems, and skilled personnel to consistently produce bearings that conform to IS 6457:2024 across production batches - not just in the tested sample. CRS (Compulsory Registration Scheme) is reserved for electronics and IT products where a sample product test provides adequate safety assurance without needing to inspect the factory. The QCO 2025 specifically designates ISI Mark Scheme I for bearings, reflecting the safety-critical nature of these components.
Foreign manufacturers use the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) to obtain ISI Mark for the Indian market. The FMCS process for IS 6457:2024 involves: (1) Appoint an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR) - a legally registered Indian entity responsible for BIS coordination and compliance. Standphill India provides full AIR services. (2) Product testing at a BIS-recognised lab - bearing samples tested against IS 6457:2024 at a NABL-accredited lab in India or an overseas lab accepted by BIS. (3) BIS factory inspection at your overseas facility - this is the most time-consuming step. BIS officers travel to your factory in China, Japan, Germany, or wherever you manufacture, to conduct a full Scheme I factory audit. Scheduling international BIS inspections typically takes 3-6 months. (4) Documentation and ManakOnline application filing with all technical and quality documents. (5) BIS technical scrutiny and query resolution. (6) Licence grant with ISI Mark CM/L number. The complete FMCS process takes 8-14 months from initiation. Standphill India coordinates the entire process - including pre-inspection factory preparation, BIS officer visit scheduling, document management, and post-inspection query responses.
Yes - a single ISI Mark licence under IS 6457:2024 can cover multiple bearing types (NU, N, NJ, NF, NUP, NCF) and multiple size ranges - provided they are all manufactured at the same facility using the same manufacturing process and quality systems, and are covered by the test reports submitted with the application. The scope of the licence is defined by the bearing types and size series declared in the application and verified during the factory audit. BIS will check that the manufacturing facility has the equipment capability and quality systems to produce all bearing sizes and types claimed in the scope. Larger bore sizes may require separate testing samples. Standphill India advises manufacturers on the optimal scope strategy to cover the broadest product range under a single licence - maximising commercial coverage while minimising testing and application costs.
Yes - MSME bearing manufacturers are also required to obtain ISI Mark under the Bearings QCO 2025. However, the QCO provides staggered implementation timelines specifically to ease the transition for smaller manufacturers: Small enterprises (as defined under MSME Development Act, 2006) get 15 months from publication, and micro enterprises get 18 months - providing 3 and 6 additional months respectively compared to general enterprises. MSMEs also receive substantial concessions on BIS marking fees - up to 80% for micro, 50% for small, and 20% for medium enterprises - on submission of their Udyam Registration Certificate. These extended timelines and fee discounts give small manufacturers additional time and lower cost to set up quality systems, upgrade testing equipment, and complete the factory audit process. Standphill India specialises in supporting MSME bearing manufacturers through the ISI Mark process - we understand the resource constraints of small manufacturers and provide practical, cost-effective guidance on what IS 6457:2024 compliance actually requires for a Rajkot or Pune bearing unit, without unnecessary overhead. We have successfully guided many small and medium bearing manufacturers through their first ISI Mark certification.
After the QCO implementation deadline, government procurement bodies - Indian Railways, BHEL, NTPC, ONGC, CPWD, defence establishments, and all central and state PSUs - will require BIS ISI Mark certification as a mandatory vendor qualification criterion for cylindrical roller bearings. Suppliers who do not hold a valid IS 6457:2024 ISI Mark licence will be delisted from approved vendor lists and their supply orders will be terminated. This is not hypothetical - it mirrors the experience in other QCO-mandated product categories where BIS enforcement has been consistent and strict. For bearing suppliers who currently supply government buyers on the basis of international certifications (ISO, SKF specification, etc.) without ISI Mark, the deadline is a hard cut-off. Standphill India strongly recommends initiating the ISI Mark process immediately - the 4-6 month timeline means that if you wait, you will miss your supply window with government buyers. Contact us today for a priority consultation.

The QCO Clock Is Ticking - Start Your IS 6457:2024 ISI Mark Application Today

Single Row Cylindrical Roller Bearings - NU, N, NJ, NF, NUP, or NCF type - in any size series, manufactured anywhere in India or imported from anywhere in the world - must carry IS 6457:2024 BIS ISI Mark under the Bearings QCO 2025. The certification takes 4-6 months for Indian manufacturers and 8-14 months for FMCS (overseas). There is no time to wait.

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