Looking for a BIS certification consultant in Guwahati? BIS certification for furniture is now mandatory under the Furniture Quality Control Order. Caliber Management Solutions helps manufacturers and importers across Guwahati, Assam and Northeast India secure the BIS Standards (IS 17631, 17632, 17633, 17634, 17635 &17636) — end to end.
Under the Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025 and the latest Furniture QCO Amendment Order, 2026, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification is mandatory for specified furniture products. Every manufacturer and importer must obtain a valid BIS licence and affix the ISI Mark before these products can be legally manufactured, imported or sold in the Indian market. Non-compliance is punishable under the BIS Act, 2016 with fines, product seizure and legal action.
As a leading BIS certification consultant in Guwahati, Caliber Management Solutions manages the entire process for furniture manufacturers and importers across Assam and Northeast India — from identifying the correct IS standard to product testing, documentation, factory inspection and grant of the ISI Mark licence.
Six furniture categories are covered under the Furniture Quality Control Order. Each product must be certified against its exact Indian Standard before it can carry the ISI Mark:
BIS certification under IS 17631 is mandatory for office and work chairs sold in India. This standard covers rotating, height-adjustable task and executive chairs, testing them for seat and back strength, stability, castor durability, and gas-lift safety. Manufacturers and importers must obtain the ISI Mark under the Furniture QCO before their work chairs can be legally manufactured, imported, or sold.
IS 17632 sets the safety, strength, and durability requirements for general-purpose chairs and stools — including dining chairs, plastic moulded chairs, bar stools, and folding chairs. Under the Furniture QCO, the ISI Mark is mandatory for these products. BIS testing verifies seat and leg strength, stability, and joint durability so every chair meets Indian safety standards.
BIS certification under IS 17633 is compulsory for office tables and desks, including workstations, meeting tables, and sit-stand desks. The standard checks stability under load, top and frame strength, and durability of drawers and adjustment mechanisms. Furniture manufacturers and importers must secure the ISI Mark under the Furniture QCO before selling office tables and desks in India.
IS 17634 governs the strength, stability, and durability of storage units such as cabinets, cupboards, wardrobes, and filing cabinets. A key focus is tip-over stability when drawers and doors are open. BIS certification and the ISI Mark are now mandatory for storage furniture under the Furniture QCO, making IS 17634 essential for every storage-unit manufacturer and importer.
BIS certification under IS 17635 is mandatory for metal beds, frames, and cots. The standard tests load-bearing strength, weld and joint durability, stability, and construction safety to ensure metal beds withstand everyday use. Under the Furniture QCO, metal-furniture manufacturers and importers must obtain the ISI Mark before their beds can be legally manufactured, imported, or sold in India.
IS 17636 covers bunk beds, with strict emphasis on child safety — guard-rail height and strength, entrapment-gap protection, ladder strength, and upper-bunk load capacity. Because bunk beds carry higher risk, testing is more stringent than for standard beds. BIS certification and the ISI Mark are mandatory under the Furniture QCO for all domestic, hostel, and institutional bunk bed makers and importers.
MSME Permanent Exemption
Micro and small enterprises registered on the Udyam Portal with audited turnover not exceeding ₹2 crore and plant & machinery investment not exceeding ₹25 lakh are permanently exempt from the Furniture Quality Control Order, subject to certification by a Chartered Accountant.
Export-Oriented Furniture Manufacturing
Import of furniture and components without BIS marking is allowed for units whose finished goods are exported only outside India, under the Advance Authorization Scheme. No domestic sale is permitted within India and proper export records must be maintained.
Our consultants take you through every stage of the ISI Mark licensing process:
Match product dimensions and materials to the exact standard and verify scope against the Quality Control Order categories. Applying under the wrong standard causes costly delays or rejection.
Compile business registration, GST certificate, factory layout, machinery list, raw-material specifications and in-house quality-control procedures in BIS-prescribed formats.
File the complete application with all technical details on the BIS portal Manak and pay the government application fees.
Submit furniture samples to an approved laboratory for evaluation of strength, stability, durability, safety and dimensional accuracy as per the exact IS code.
A BIS officer verifies production processes, raw-material quality, in-process inspection systems and overall quality-management capabilities.
After document scrutiny, testing and the factory audit are cleared, BIS issues the CM/L number and you can legally affix the ISI Mark.
Furniture manufacturers should keep the following ready for a BIS Certification for Furniture in Guwahati:
Comply with the mandatory Furniture QCO and stay protected from BIS raids, fines and product seizure.
Meet the quality requirements in government, PSU and institutional procurement — BIS certification is now mandatory on the GeM (Government e-Marketplace) OEM portal.
The BIS Standard Mark assures buyers the furniture is manufactured and tested to applicable Indian Standards.
Stand out from non-compliant competitors, especially where buyers specifically require BIS-certified products.
Looking for reliable BIS certification for furniture in Guwahati? Under the Furniture (Quality Control) Order, certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is now mandatory for chairs, tables, storage units, and beds. Every manufacturer and importer must hold a valid BIS licence and affix the ISI Mark before these products can be legally manufactured, imported, or sold in India.
Caliber Management Solutions is your trusted partner for BIS certification for furniture in Guwahati, helping manufacturers across Assam and Northeast India secure the ISI Mark under the Furniture Quality Control Order (IS 17631–17636). From identifying the correct standard to filing your application on the BIS Manak Online portal, product testing, and factory inspection, we manage the entire process end to end.
As a Guwahati-based consultant, we make BIS certification for furniture in Guwahati faster and hassle-free — with local coordination for documentation, sample dispatch, and factory-audit readiness. Book your free consultation today.
Based in Guwahati, we are the region’s dedicated BIS certification consultant for furniture makers, importers and traders. Being local means faster coordination for documentation, sample dispatch to BIS-recognised labs, and factory-inspection readiness — without the delays of dealing with a distant agency.
We serve manufacturers across Guwahati, Dispur, and all of Assam, as well as Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and the wider Northeast. Whether you make office chairs, tables, storage units, metal beds or bunk beds, our team handles your ISI Mark certification end to end.
Yes. Caliber Management Solutions is a Guwahati-based BIS certification consultant serving BIS Certification for Furniture in Guwahati, Assam and all of Northeast India, with end-to-end support for ISI Mark licensing under the Furniture QCO.
Yes. Under the Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025 (with the 2026 amendment), BIS certification and the ISI Mark are mandatory for six furniture categories — work chairs, general-purpose chairs & stools, tables & desks, storage units, beds, and bunk beds (IS 17631 to IS 17636).
Work chairs (IS 17631), general-purpose chairs & stools (IS 17632), tables & desks (IS 17633), storage units (IS 17634), beds (IS 17635), and bunk beds (IS 17636).
Typically 2–4 months, depending on lab testing timelines and factory inspection scheduling. Starting early is strongly recommended to meet the QCO deadline.
Micro and small enterprises on the Udyam Portal with turnover up to ₹2 crore and plant & machinery investment up to ₹25 lakh are permanently exempt, subject to CA certification.
Yes. Importers must sell only ISI-marked, certified furniture in India, obtained via a certified manufacturer or the Foreign Manufacturer Certification Scheme (FMCS). Import without BIS marking is allowed only for export-only units under the Advance Authorization Scheme.
Talk to Guwahati’s BIS certification experts for a free eligibility check and a clear, fast route to your ISI Mark licence — anywhere in Assam & Northeast India.
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