BIS QCO for the Furniture (Bunk beds)

Conformity Assessment & Regulatory Compliance

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Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for the Furniture (Bunk beds) (Quality Control) Order, 2023.

BIS QCO for the Furniture (Bunk beds)

OVERVIEW

According to this order, all furniture goods or articles must adhere to the corresponding Indian Standard 17636:2022 for Bunk beds and bear the Standard Mark. To do so, they must obtain a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, following Scheme I of Schedule II as per the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

There are, however, certain exceptions to this order. Firstly, it does not apply to goods or articles produced domestically for export.

Secondly, micro and small enterprises, as defined in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, are exempt from this order for eighteen months from its publication.

Additionally, goods or articles produced by enterprises registered under the "Udyam Portal" of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, with an investment in plant and machinery or equipment not exceeding twenty-five lakh rupees and a turnover not exceeding two crore rupees, as certified by a Chartered Accountant, are also exempt from this order.

Title Issue Date View Order
Draft Order 08/10/2023 View
QCO Order 13/02/2025 View

The certification and enforcement authority for furniture goods or articles under this order is the Bureau of Indian Standards.

IMPOERTANT NOTES :

Any individual or entity found in violation of this order will be subject to penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

Implementation Authority : Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)

Implementation Dates: 13th February, 2026

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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