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Dated: 24.02.2025

Furniture to attract Mandatory BIS wef February 2026

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) issued the Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025, under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016. The order mandates compliance with Indian Standards for specified furniture products to enhance quality control and consumer safety.

Key Provisions of the Order:

1. Implementation Timeline:

• The order comes into force with effect from 12.02.2026 after its publication in the Official Gazette (February 13, 2025).
• Micro and small enterprises get an extended compliance timeline of 18 months from publication.

2. Mandatory BIS Certification & Standard Mark:

• The listed furniture products must conform to Indian Standards and bear the BIS Standard Mark under a BIS license as per Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
• Exemption for Exported Goods: The order does not apply to furniture manufactured for export.

3. Exemption for Small Enterprises:

• Enterprises registered under the “Udyam Portal” of the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME), with:
  • Investment in plant/machinery not exceeding ₹25 lakh, and
  • Turnover below ₹2 crore (previous financial year, certified by a Chartered Accountant),
  • are exempt from compliance.

4. Enforcing Authority:

• The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the certifying and enforcing authority.

5. Penalty for Non-Compliance:

• Violations of this order will attract penalties under the BIS Act, 2016.

Furniture Products Covered & Relevant BIS Standards

Furniture Category	Indian Standard (IS)	Standard Title
Work Chairs	IS 17631:2022	Work Chairs
General Purpose Chairs & Stools	IS 17632:2022	General Purpose Chairs & Stools
Tables & Desks	IS 17633:2022	Tables & Desks
Storage Units	IS 17634:2022	Storage Units
Beds	IS 17635:2022	Beds
Bunk Beds	IS 17636:2022	Bunk Beds

Impact of the Furniture QCO, 2025

• Ensures quality assurance and safety in the furniture industry.
• Encourages standardization in domestic manufacturing.
• Supports exports by ensuring high-quality production.
• Provides compliance flexibility to small-scale manufacturers.

This order aims to improve product safety, standardization, and industry competitiveness, making BIS certification mandatory for furniture manufacturing in India.

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