BIS Standards – Implementations next Month – February 2026
29. January 2026We regularly publish advance information from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) regarding upcoming Quality Control Orders. Affected products must be BIS-certified in order to be imported and sold in India. In February 2026, a major Quality Control Order covering furniture products will come into effect, impacting a wide range of categories.
The Quality Control Orders (QCOs) issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) are mandatory regulations that ensure certain products comply with national quality standards. While BIS standards are usually voluntary, QCOs make compliance compulsory for the specified products. This is intended to protect human health, animals, and the environment, as well as to ensure product quality in India. QCOs apply to a wide range of products such as chemicals, metals, toys, and electrical goods. Violations of QCOs can result in severe 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 (DPIIT) | Work chairs | IS 17631:2022 | 13 February 2026 |
| Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) | General purpose chairs & stools | IS 17632:2022 | 13 February 2026 |
| Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) | Tables & desks | IS 17633:2022 | 13 February 2026 |
| Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) | Storage units | IS 17634:2022 | 13 February 2026 |
| Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) | Beds | IS 17635:2022 | 13 February 2026 |
| Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) | Bunk beds | IS 17636:2022 | 13 February 2026 |
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