**Executive Summary**
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Mumbai, hosted a "Seminar-cum-Manak Manthan" on May 26, 2026, to deliberate on the latest amendments and technical provisions for furniture standards. The session focused on implementation requirements and quality compliance for surface finishes, beds, and seating to strengthen the manufacturing sector. Key stakeholders engaged in interactive discussions to clarify testing procedures and compliance-related provisions.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Specific Standards and Amendments**
* **IS 17637:2021:** Performance requirements for surface finishes in furniture applications, including Amendment No. 2.
* **IS 17635:2022:** Specifications for beds, incorporating Amendment 1:2025.
* **IS 17632:2022:** Specifications for general-purpose chairs and stools, incorporating Amendment 1:2025.
* **Technical and Procedural Guidance**
* Detailed insights were provided on product manuals and testing procedures essential for industry compliance.
* The sessions covered recent technical amendments and the implementation aspects of the updated standards.
* Interactive query sessions allowed participants to seek technical clarifications directly from BIS officials.
* **Sector Strengthening**
* The initiative aimed to promote quality consciousness across the furniture industry.
* Standardization was highlighted as a critical tool for strengthening the overall furniture manufacturing sector.
**Impact Analysis**
**Furniture Manufacturers and MSMEs**
**Impact**
These entities are directly affected by the updated technical specifications for beds, chairs, stools, and surface finishes. They must navigate new testing procedures and compliance-related provisions.
**Action Required**
Manufacturers must align their production processes with the latest BIS amendments (such as the 2025 updates) and ensure products meet the specific requirements detailed in the relevant product manuals.
**Industry Associations (AFMI and AFMT)**
**Impact**
The Association of Furniture Manufacturers of India (AFMI) and the Association of Furniture Manufacturers & Traders (AFMT) serve as vital links between the regulator and the industry.
**Action Required**
These associations need to facilitate the dissemination of technical insights and standards updates to their members to ensure industry-wide adherence to quality norms.
**Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)**
**Impact**
As the regulatory and organizing body, BIS is responsible for driving quality consciousness and providing technical clarity to the industry.
**Action Required**
BIS must continue its proactive outreach initiatives and hybrid seminars to provide guidance on the implementation of standards and to resolve industry queries.
Key Entities Referenced
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS): The national standards body of India responsible for formulating and implementing quality standards and technical provisions for the manufacturing sector.
IS 17637:2021: Indian Standard specifying the performance requirements of surface finishes for furniture application, including its technical amendments.
IS 17635:2022: Indian Standard governing the specifications for beds to ensure quality compliance and standardization in manufacturing.
IS 17632:2022: Indian Standard outlining the specifications for general purpose chairs and stools, including requirements for product safety and durability.
Manak Manthan: An outreach initiative and seminar series organized by BIS to facilitate dialogue with industry stakeholders on standard implementation and amendments.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
BIS Mumbai Organises Seminar-cum-Manak
Manthan on Latest Furniture Standards and
Amendments
Posted On: 27 MAY 2026 3:49PM by PIB Mumbai
Mumbai : 27 May 2026
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Mumbai Branch Office, organised a
“Seminar-cum-Manak Manthan” on 26 May 2026 at the BIS Western
Regional Laboratory, Mumbai, in hybrid mode to deliberate on the latest
amendments, technical provisions and implementation aspects related to
furniture standards.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Shri Anil Kapri,
Head, Western Regional Laboratory, who emphasised the importance of
standardisation and quality compliance in strengthening the furniture
manufacturing sector.
The technical sessions were conducted by Shri Anand Bhatt, Sc-C and
Deputy Director, BIS, who provided detailed insights into key standards,
including IS 17637:2021 on Performance Requirements of Surface Finishes
for Furniture Application along with Amendment No. 2, IS 17635:2022 on
Beds Specification (Amendment 1:2025), and IS 17632:2022 on General
Purpose Chairs and Stools Specification (Amendment 1:2025).The sessions covered recent amendments, implementation requirements,
product manuals, testing procedures and compliance-related provisions.
The seminar witnessed active participation from furniture manufacturers,
MSMEs, representatives of the Association of Furniture Manufacturers of
India (AFMI), Association of Furniture Manufacturers & Traders (AFMT),
and other stakeholders. An interactive discussion and query session
enabled participants to seek clarifications on technical and implementation
aspects of the standards.
BIS Mumbai continues to play a proactive role in promoting quality
consciousness and standardisation across industries through such outreach
initiatives.
PIB Mumbai | Robin Singh/ Priti Malandkar
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