Furniture

On February 13, 2025, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) notified in letter S.O. 801(E). the Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025. This order mandates that specific furniture categories must adhere to Indian Standards and bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

As per the notified order S.O. 774(E) the implementation date of the order is as prescribed in below table for enterprise level manufacturers.

Key exemptions notified under S.O. 777(E) and S.O. 774(E)

• MSME Exemption (Udyam Registered Enterprises)
  The Order shall not apply to goods manufactured by enterprises registered on the Udyam Portal of the Ministry of MSME, where:
  – Investment in plant & machinery/equipment (original cost) ≤ ₹1 crore
  – Turnover ≤ ₹5 crore in the previous financial year
  – Should be Certified by a Chartered Accountant
• R&D Imports (Up to 200 Units per FY)
  Import of up to 200 units per financial year for research & development purposes is exempt, provided:
  – The manufacturer is BIS-certified or has applied for BIS certification.
  – Goods are not sold commercially.
  – Goods are disposed of as scrap.
  – Year-wise records are maintained and submitted to the Central Government.
• Declared Pre-Implementation Stock (12-Month Window)
  Goods manufactured or imported before 14 February 2026 by:
  – BIS-certified manufacturers.
  – Manufacturers who have applied for certification may be sold/displayed/offered for sale for up to 12 months from the date of implementation, subject to submission of a self-declaration to BIS.
• Imports for Export Manufacturing
  Non-BIS marked goods/components imported for export production are exempt, subject to:
  – Self-declaration on company letterhead to the Central Government (with invoice details)
  – Undertaking that goods will not be sold domestically
  – Maintenance of records for audit/verification

The Footwear made from all-Rubber, and all Polymeric material and its components listed in below table is prescribed under) Footwear made from all-Rubber and all Polymeric material and its components (Quality Control) Order, 2020 is now mandated for BIS Scheme – I ISI mark certification.

Foreign Manufacturers 

Foreign manufacturers can obtain a licence to use the Standard Mark on products that comply with the applicable Indian Standards under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS). 

To apply, the manufacturer must appoint an Indian resident as an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR). The application process is online, and the overall timeline for obtaining the licence is typically longer—generally around 6 months or more. 

Domestic Manufacturers 

Domestic manufacturers can obtain a licence to use the Standard Mark through the BIS Product Certification Scheme for products conforming to relevant Indian Standards. 

The application process is conducted online, and the typical timeline for obtaining certification is approximately 2–3 months. 

Key Penalties and Legal Consequences  

• Fines:Initial offenses carry a fine of no less than ₹1,00,000, while subsequent offences can lead to fines of ₹5,00,000 but may extend up to ten times the value of goods or articles produced or sold or offered to be sold 
• Imprisonment:Up to two years for selling, manufacturing, or importing goods without the mandatory ISI mark. 
• Seizure and Action:The BIS can conduct raids, seize products without the mark, and initiate legal action. 
• Stop-marking/Sales Ban:Authorities can ban the sale of products, order product recalls, and cancel BIS licenses. 

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