New Delhi, India - 3 January 2026 -
The Government of India has made the BIS Certification of furniture products obligatory in accordance with IS 17632:2022 after the implementation of the Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025. The notification states that after February 13, 2026, only furniture with BIS certification may be sold in India

Furniture is widely utilized as part of various workspaces, to include but not limited to the home, workplace, cafe, and institutional workspaces. Substandard furniture presents safety concerns such as instability/failure/durability in addition to being an indication of inadequate quality/control and lack of awareness of proper use. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has put together an Indian Standard (IS) 17632:2022 - Furniture - Common Use Chairs and Stools - Chair and Stool Safety, Quality and Durability Inclusive Standard Specification to establish quality/safety/stability and functional performance requirements for chairs and stools for everyday uses.

🔹 What IS 17632:2022 Covers The rule applies to:

Chairs designed for homes and offices

General-purpose stools

Furniture designed for everyday home and commercial usage

The coming standard lays down standards in terms of strength, load-bearing ability, stability, safety, finish, and endurance based upon testing done in BIS recognized labs.

🔹 Key Parameters Tested Under IS 17632:2022

Strength & Durability under normal usage

Stability & Load Capacity to prevent tipping

Safety Materials, such as non-toxic and fire-resistant materials

Surface Safety: achieving smooth surfaces with minimal sharp points

Basic Ergonomic Comfort for user safety and convenience

🔹 Who Must Obtain BIS Certification?

Mandatory BIS Certification is required for:

Indian furniture producers

Foreign firms that export furniture to India

Importers and brand owners

Consumer Electronics OEMs and Private Label Sellers


🔹 BIS Certification Process for Furniture

Submission of Application with Product & Factory Information

Product Testing at a BIS Approved Lab

Inspector visits for factory checks/quality control verification

Grant of BIS license and authorization to use ISI Mark

🔹 Industry Impact

The implementation of IS: 17632:2022 and the Furniture QCO 2025 is expected to bring in a remarkable improvement in the quality of the products, increase customer trust, and thus ensure that the level playing field for the manufacturers is obtained.

Those furniture businesses that are intending to enter and continue their operations in India should take initial steps for obtaining BIS certification.

For professional assistance with BIS certification for furniture products, visit:
https://www.ssglobalservices.in