BIS certification for beds is now mandatory in India under the Furniture QCO. If you manufacture or import beds, your products must meet Indian Standard IS 17635:2022 (Beds — Specification) and carry the ISI Mark before they can be legally sold. This guide explains what IS 17635 covers, what BIS tests for, who needs to comply and how to get certified in 2026.
What does IS 17635 cover?
IS 17635:2022 is the Indian Standard for beds — covering adult beds made of metal or wood for domestic and non-domestic use. BIS certification for beds under this standard applies to:
- Single, double and queen or king beds
- Metal and wooden beds and bedsteads
- Completely manufactured beds as well as ready-to-assemble units
- Beds intended for use with a mattress
The standard sets the performance and safety requirements for adult beds across materials, so both wooden and metal beds fall under it.
What is not covered
IS 17635 does not apply to every sleeping product. It excludes:
- Waterbeds and airbeds
- Foldaway beds
- Beds for medical or special needs
- Bunk beds — these are certified separately under IS 17636
So a manufacturer making both regular beds and bunk beds needs to treat them under their respective standards rather than assuming one licence covers both.
Why BIS certification for beds is mandatory
Under the Furniture (Quality Control) Order, beds are among the six notified categories. That makes BIS certification for beds a legal requirement rather than an optional quality claim. Selling non-certified beds is an offence under the BIS Act, 2016 and can bring fines, product seizure and halted sales. Certification also builds buyer trust and keeps you eligible for government and institutional tenders including the GeM portal — hostels, hospitals and government quarters are major bulk buyers of beds.
What does BIS test under IS 17635?
A bed carries weight and movement every night, so testing focuses on strength and durability. For BIS certification for beds, samples are evaluated for:
- Load-bearing strength of the frame and base under static and fatigue loading
- Stability so the bed does not wobble or collapse
- Durability of joints, fasteners and supports over repeated use
- Safety of edges and corners
- Dimensional and construction conformity
Who needs BIS certification for beds?
Anyone who makes, imports or sells beds in India:
- Manufacturers apply for an ISI Mark licence.
- Importers must sell only certified ISI-marked beds — through a certified foreign manufacturer under FMCS or a certified supplier.
- Wooden and metal furniture makers plus institutional suppliers are squarely covered.
How to get BIS certification for beds
The process follows the standard BIS route:
- Confirm IS 17635 is the correct standard for your product.
- Prepare documentation — business papers, factory layout, machinery list and quality-control procedures.
- Apply on the BIS Manak Online portal and pay the fees.
- Test samples at a BIS-recognised lab against IS 17635.
- Pass the factory inspection.
- Receive your CM&L licence and affix the ISI Mark.
The full journey usually takes two to four months depending on documentation quality and lab testing queues, so start early. For the wider picture see our BIS certification process for furniture, confirm whether BIS certification is mandatory for furniture or get end-to-end help via BIS certification for furniture in Guwahati.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BIS certification for beds mandatory in India? Yes. Beds are covered under IS 17635 and the Furniture QCO and must carry the ISI Mark before being sold.
Does IS 17635 cover wooden beds or only metal beds? It covers adult beds of both metal and wood. Only bunk beds are separate — they fall under IS 17636.
Which beds are excluded from IS 17635? Waterbeds, airbeds, foldaway beds, medical or special-needs beds and bunk beds.
Manufacture or import beds? Caliber Management Solutions handles BIS certification for beds under IS 17635 — from documentation and testing to the ISI Mark licence — for businesses across Guwahati, Assam and Northeast India. Book a free consultation today.
