Steering Compliance Forward: Omega QMS Pvt. Ltd. Powers Industry Readiness for Wheel Rim QCO

Published by Omega QMS Pvt. Ltd.
India’s Foremost BIS Certification Consultant Since 2000

 Regulatory Momentum: India’s Push for Safer Mobility

The Indian automotive sector continues to undergo regulatory transformation aimed at enhancing road safety and product reliability. One of the key mandates is the Automobile Wheel Rim Component (Quality Control) Order, 2020, issued under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016 by the Ministry of Heavy Industries.

This QCO enforces mandatory BIS certification for all specified wheel rims intended for sale or import into India, effective 22nd December 2023.

 Evolution of the Regulation

Notification Date	Order/Amendment	Key Provisions
21 Sept 2020	Original QCO (S.O. 3227(E))	Mandatory certification introduced
28 May 2021	Amendment Order 1 (S.O. 2132(E))	Enforcement deferred to March 2022
8 June 2022	Amendment Order 2	Timeline revised again
15 June 2023	Amendment Order 3 (S.O. 2657(E))	New enforcement date: 22 December 2023
19 Dec 2023	Amendment Order-II (S.O. 5379(E))	Defined exemptions and volume limits

Products Covered & IS Numbers

The QCO applies to wheel rim components for all major vehicle categories. These components must conform to the following Indian Standards (IS):

Vehicle Type	Product Description	Indian Standard (IS)
Two-Wheelers	Automotive Wheel Rim for 2-wheelers	IS 16192 (Part 1): 2014
		IS 16192 (Part 2): 2017
Three-Wheelers	Automotive Wheel Rim for 3-wheelers	IS 9436: 1980
Four-Wheelers	Automotive Wheel Rim for 4-wheelers	IS 16191: 2014
Commercial/Other	As applicable per BIS directions	Refer to relevant IS standards

Exemptions as per Amendment Order-II (Dec 2023)

The QCO does not apply to:

1. Wheel rims for export
2. Low-volume base models(<250 units/year under Rule 126A of CMVR)
3. Repair/after-sales imports:
   • Up to 5,000 units (4W), 24,000 units (2W) per year
4. R&D imports:
   • Up to 10,000 units for both 4W and 2W
5. Manufacturing imports:
   • 50,000 units (4W), 70,000 units (2W) per year
     (Not exceeding 25,000 units of one rim type for 2Ws)

 Omega QMS Pvt. Ltd.: The Certification Partner of Choice

Since 2000, Omega QMS Pvt. Ltd. has been India’s most trusted consultancy for BIS compliance and quality control certification. With over 5,000 successful certifications, Omega offers end-to-end support tailored for OEMs, suppliers, and importers in the automotive industry.

 Omega’s Expertise in Wheel Rim BIS Compliance

1. Certification Management

• IS code identification
• BIS application filing
• Liaison with BIS officials
• Audit support and license grant

2. Testing & Lab Setup

• Testing in BIS-recognized labs
• NABL lab establishment for OEMs
• Internal gap assessments and corrections

3. Documentation & Technical Support

• Standard-compliant technical file preparation
• Drawing and material verification
• Support for revisions and renewals

4. Training & Regulatory Readiness

• Workshops on QCO provisions
• Staff training on IS standards
• Regulatory updates and alerts

 Why Leading Brands Trust Omega

Feature	Omega QMS Pvt. Ltd.
Experience	24+ Years (Since 2000)
BIS Certifications Completed	5,000+
Expertise Area	BIS, WPC, TEC
Government Liaison	Deep ties with BIS, MHI, DPIIT
Clientele	MSMEs, MNCs, Tier-1 & Tier-2 OEM suppliers

Urgent: Enforcement Began on 22nd December 2023

If your business is not yet BIS certified for automotive wheel rims, you are operating in non-compliance. The risks include:

• Seizure of goods by authorities
• Legal action under the BIS Act
• Market access loss
• OEM contract risks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partner with Omega QMS – Start Your Compliance Journey Now

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