• ISI Mark Mandatory: Furniture products like work chairs, tables, desks, storage units, beds, and more must bear the ISI mark from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

    • Compliance with IS Standards: Ensure your products meet the required IS standards For example: 
    • Work chairs (IS 17631:2022)
    • General purpose chairs and stools (IS 17632:2022)
    • Tables and desks (IS 17633:2022) 
    • Storage units ( IS 17634:2022) 
    • Beds (IS 17635:2022)
    • Bunk Beds (IS 17636:2022)

  • Exemptions:
    • Products manufactured for export are exempt.
    • Micro & small enterprises have 18 months to comply from the notification date.

  • Udyam Portal Exemption: Domestic manufacturers with investments under ₹25 lakh and turnover under ₹2 crore are exempt.

  • Strict Enforcement: BIS will certify and enforce compliance. Non-compliance could lead to penalties under the BIS Act, of 2016.

For more information click here: https://www.bl-india.com/notifications/isi-bis-certification/bis-qco-for-furniture

 

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