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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