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BIS Certification for Furniture in India: What the 2025 QCO Means for Buyers and Manufacturers

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BIS Certification for Furniture in India (2025 QCO): Deadlines, Exemptions, and IS Standards Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025 makes BIS Standard Mark compulsory for beds, tables, desks, chairs, stools, and storage units. See Indian Standards, deadlines (Feb 14, 2026; Aug 14, 2026, for MSEs), exemptions, and compliance steps. BIS mandate: Standard Mark now compulsory on select furniture Furniture Quality Control Order, 2025 requires that specified furniture sold in India must conform to the relevant Indian Standards and bear the BIS Standard Mark (ISI mark) under a valid BIS license (Scheme-I) . This change is aimed at improving safety, durability, and consumer confidence. e gazette Quick facts (at a glance) Law/Order: Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025 — S.O. 801(E) Published: February 14, 2025 (Gazette) Enforcement for most enterprises: February 14, 2026 (12 months from publication) Extended start for micro & small enterprises: August 14, 2026 ...