The Indian government has announced the “Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025,” mandating the use of Indian Standards (IS) marks on various furniture items to ensure quality and safety. This order was published on February 14, 2025 and shall come into force on February 14, 2026.
The order requires that furniture items listed in the provided table must conform to the corresponding Indian Standards and bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), as per Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Compulsory Use of Standard Mark
Specific furniture items, including work chairs, general-purpose chairs and stools, tables and desks, storage units, beds, and bunk beds, must adhere to designated Indian Standards and carry the BIS Standard Mark.
Exemptions:
- Goods manufactured domestically for export are exempt.
- Micro and small enterprises, as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, are exempt for 18 months from the publication date.
- Enterprises registered under the “Udyam Portal” with investment in plant and machinery or equipment not exceeding twenty-five lakh rupees and turnover not exceeding two crore rupees for the previous financial year are also exempt.
Certification and Enforcement
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will serve as the certifying and enforcing authority for the specified furniture items.
Penalties
Contravention of the order’s provisions will result in penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
Applicable Standards:
The latest versions of the Indian Standards, including any amendments, as notified by the BIS, will apply.
List of Furniture and Corresponding Indian Standards
- Work chairs (17631:2022)
- General purpose chairs and stools (17632:2022)
- Tables and desks (17633:2022)
- Storage units (17634:2022)
- Beds (17635:2022)
- Bunk beds (17636:2022)
