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BIS QCO for Beds

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BIS QCO for Beds

Conformity Assessment & Regulatory Compliance

IS 17635:2022

08 Oct 2023

02 Mar 2026

These are used in houses, hotels, hostels, and other places that can be either residential or commercial. Given the fact that beds need to safely hold the people sleeping in them, their strength and construction become important.

As per the Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025, the beds that are covered under the order come under IS 17635:2022 – Beds. The products which are covered under the QCO need to adhere to the requirements which are specified under the Indian Standard and also bear the BIS Standard Mark under a valid BIS licence as per the provisions and exemptions specified under the order.

What Is IS 17635:2022?

IS 17635:2022 lays down the requirements related to the safety, performance, and construction of beds. These include beds that are fully fabricated or fully assembled beds.

Depending on the type of bed, the requirements include the following:

  • Dimensions and construction
  • Stability
  • Strength and durability
  • Bed-base performance
  • Impact resistance
  • Surface performance
  • Headboard (where applicable)
  • Bed-base lifting mechanism (where applicable)
  • Storage or extendable elements (where applicable)

Who Needs BIS Certification?

Indian manufacturers making beds as per the QCO should follow the related BIS requirements. Foreign companies exporting covered beds to India should also be compliant with relevant certification requirements.

BIS certification for Beds scope depends on the design, manufacture and models. Knowing the exact scope before starting the process helps in including the right products in the certification process.

Steps of BIS Certification for Beds

The typical steps include:

  • Product conformity check with respect to IS 17635:2022 and the QCO.
  • Category and model identification of the product.
  • Drawing, specification and other document preparation.
  • Conformity testing of the product as per the requirements.
  • Application to BIS with all required documents.
  • Facility and testing preparation, if necessary.
  • Answers to BIS queries or comments.
  • BIS license acquisition upon fulfilment of relevant requirements.

UMSPCS Services in BIS Certification for Beds

The BIS certification process needs proper coordination among product requirements, testing, documentation and manufacturing facility. UMSPCS can help in product evaluation, scope definition, model grouping, documentation, testing, BIS application, factory and answers to BIS queries.

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