BIS QCO for General Purpose Chairs and Stools

The manufacturers who manufacture covered chairs and stools for the Indian market should fulfill the BIS requirements applicable to them. They can be manufacturers of metal, wooden, plastic or upholstered products, as well as OEM and contract manufacturers.

Foreign manufacturers selling covered chairs and stools in India also have to fulfil the BIS certification requirements.

Before applying for the certificate, it should be established whether the product falls within the scope of IS 17632:2022 and which models have to be considered.

The certification procedure typically includes the following steps:

• Comparing the product to IS 17632:2022 and QCO applicable.
• Determining the category of the product and its scope of certification.
• Making drawings and other documents required.
• Conducting the tests of the applicable product.
• Applying to BIS for certification.
• Preparation of the manufacturing site, when required.
• Answering BIS' questions and observations.
• Gaining the BIS license upon fulfilling the applicable requirements.

Depending on the specific type of product, the tests will cover its stability, strength, static load, impact resistance, fatigue, and durability.