BIS · ISI
BIS certification for furniture.
Under the DPIIT Quality Control Order, furniture categories must conform to Indian Standards IS 17631 to IS 17636 - with compliance mandatory from 13 February 2026. We take seating, storage and desking ranges through certification before the deadline decides for you.
At a glance
- Regulator
- Bureau of Indian Standards - under furniture QCOs
- You receive
- BIS certification for your range
- Included
- AIR representation for foreign manufacturers
Why it can’t wait: QCO phase-ins catch importers mid-shipment - certified competitors take the shelf space while stock waits.
Scope · Who needs it
Mandatory for
Indicative scope - your exact product is confirmed free by a consultant.
- Office and institutional seating
- Storage units and cabinets
- Tables, desks and workstations
- Beds and institutional furniture
The work, up close
Strength, proven under press.
QCO phase-ins catch importers mid-shipment - certified competitors take the shelf space while stock waits.
What you walk away with: BIS certification for your range.
Process · Step by step
How we get you to grant.
Category & standard scoping
We identify which furniture standard and QCO timeline applies to your exact product range.
Testing
Strength, stability, durability and safety testing at recognised labs against the applicable IS standard.
Application & assessment
Licence application with factory documentation; assessment prepared and accompanied.
Grant & marking
Certification granted; marking and ongoing compliance guided.
Reference · Key standards & bands
| Reference | What it covers |
|---|---|
| IS 17631 - IS 17636 | The furniture standards series under the QCO |
| DPIIT QCO | Furniture Quality Control Order - mandatory from 13 Feb 2026 |
Checklist · What we’ll need
- Product drawings and material specifications
- Factory details and QC records
- Test reports against the applicable IS standard
- Brand and trademark documents
Don’t have everything? That’s normal - we prepare most of it with you.
FAQ · BIS Certification for Furniture
Asked before every application.
Talk to a consultant about BIS Certification for Furniture.
Scope, documents and quote for your product - free, within one business day.