BIS Quality Control Order 2025 for Furniture

Introduction to the BIS QCO Regarding Furniture

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, has issued a new Furniture Quality Control Order (QCO). This order has been issued under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), to ensure product quality, safety, and standardization in the Indian market.

The order is titled the Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025 and applies to manufacturers, importers, and sellers of the specified furniture products.

This QCO requires the covered goods to bear the BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark) and conform to the Indian Standards specified by BIS.

Key Changes of the QCO You Should Know

Under this QCO:

1. The following furniture products must conform to the specified Indian Standards and bear the BIS Standard Mark under Scheme-I of Schedule-II of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018:
   1. Work chairs: 17631:2022
   2. General-purpose chairs and stools: 17632:2022
   3. Tables and desks: 17633:2022
   4. Storage units: 17634:2022
   5. Beds: 17635:2022
   6. Bunk beds: 17636:2022

Exemptions to this QCO:

1. Goods manufactured domestically for export are exempt from this order.
2. Micro and small enterprises are exempt for 18 months from the date of publication of this notification.
   1. Enterprises registered under the Udyam Portal with:
   2. Investment ≤ ₹25 lakh in plant and machinery
   3. Turnover ≤ ₹2 crore for the previous financial year are also exempt from implementation until the specified period, certified by a Chartered Accountant.

Penalty:

The Bureau shall be the enforcing and certifying authority, and anyone who contravenes this order shall be punishable under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

What is the Date of Implementation?

The Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025 comes into force 12 months from the date of publication of this notification, giving manufacturers, importers, and sellers sufficient time to comply with BIS standards and obtain ISI licenses.

Now, What to Do?

Manufacturers, importers, and sellers of furniture products should:

• Identify whether their products are covered under this QCO
• Verify applicable Indian Standards for their product category
• Apply for BIS certification under Scheme-I of Schedule-II
• Ensure compliance within the 12-month implementation period, or confirm eligibility for exemption if applicable

Timely action will help avoid penalties, legal issues, or disruption in sales and operations.