BIS Standards – Implementations next Month – February 2026
12. February 2026In February 2026, several new Quality Control Orders (QCOs) issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will come into effect, covering a range of furniture products listed in the table below. The measures apply to items such as work chairs, general purpose chairs and stools, tables and desks, storage units, beds, and bunk beds, each of which is subject to a specific Indian Standard with a defined enforcement date. These newly enforced requirements aim to ensure that the affected furniture products meet prescribed national quality and safety benchmarks before being placed on the market. Furniture products usually require BIS certification in order to be approved for import and sale in India.
BIS QCOs are legally binding instruments intended to ensure compliance of designated products with Indian quality standards. While BIS standards are generally voluntary, QCOs make adherence mandatory for the products they cover. This regulatory approach is designed to safeguard consumers, improve overall product quality, and reduce potential risks to health and the environment. The newly announced orders fall under the responsibility of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, and non-compliance may result in significant penalties, including fines or imprisonment.
Below is an overview of the new Quality Control Orders that will come into force next month:
| Ministry/ Department// Ministerium/ Abteilung | Product/ Produkt | Indian Standard | Enforcement date/ Datum des Inkrafttretens |
| Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Work chair | IS 17631:2022 | 14 February 2026 |
| Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | General purpose chairs and stools | IS 17632:2022 | 14 February 2026 |
| Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Tables and desks | IS 17633:2022 | 14 February 2026 |
| Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Storage units | IS 17634:2022 | 14 February 2026 |
| Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Beds | IS 17635:2022 | 14 February 2026 |
| Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Bunk Beds | IS 17636:2022 | 14 February 2026 |
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