Issued By : Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
Notification Date : 13th February 2025
Implementation Date : 12 months from the date of publication (i.e., 13th February 2026)
As per the Quality Control Order (QCO) issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), certain categories of furniture products must now conform to Indian Standards (IS) and obtain mandatory BIS ISI certification before being sold in the Indian market.
| Furniture Item | Indian Standard | IS Title |
|---|---|---|
| Work Chairs | IS 17631:2022 | Work chairs |
| General Purpose Chairs & Stools | IS 17632:2022 | General purpose chairs and stools |
| Tables and Desks | IS 17633:2022 | Tables and desks |
| Storage Units | IS 17634:2022 | Storage units |
| Beds | IS 17635:2022 | Beds |
| Bunk Beds | IS 17636:2022 | Bunk beds |
Note : The latest versions of these standards, including amendments notified by BIS, shall apply.
All products listed above must :
Compliance with the Furniture QCO is essential for manufacturers, importers, and sellers to legally market covered furniture products in India. Non-compliance may lead to penalties under the BIS Act, 2016.
Shasta Solution LLP offers complete support for testing, documentation, and BIS certification for furniture products under this QCO.
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the official certification and enforcement authority for this QCO.
Any violation of this QCO is punishable under the BIS Act, 2016, which may include monetary penalties and legal consequences.
Product evaluation
01Lab testing (IS 17631 to IS 17636)
02BIS application filing
03Factory audit preparation
04Liaison with BIS until license grant
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