Protective Textiles Quality Control (Upholstered Composites used for Non-Domestic Furniture) Order, 2024
- Citation
- S.O. 3916(E)
- Jurisdiction
- IN
- Made by
- Ministry of Textiles
- Instrument
- Order
- Status
- In force
What it requires (2 obligations)
From 12 September 2024, upholstered composites used for non-domestic furniture, including upholstered composites or fabric traded as raw material or in rolls, must conform to the Indian Standard named against it and carry the Standard Mark under a licence from the Bureau of Indian Standards (Scheme-I of Schedule-II, BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018), whether made in India or imported. Goods made for export are outside the order.
Applies from 2024-09-12 Confirmed In force, dates fixed in published law
- Who it falls on
- Manufacturers, importers and sellers
- Products
- Technical textiles, upholstery, protective clothing
- Markets
- IN
Indian Standard: IS 15768:2008. BIS has since published IS 15768:2025, a first revision titled for fire-resistant upholstery fabrics in public places. A maker of furniture for homes gives a self-declaration under IS 15768:2008 that its products are for domestic use.
Order S.O. 3916(E), Gazette of 12 September 2024, in force on publication. Read from the Gazette of India for the article "Technical Textiles QCO List" (last verified 3 October 2026); BIS list of products under compulsory certification, updated 25 September 2026.
From 1 April 2025, furniture assemblers using upholstered fabric for non-domestic furniture are within the order; they were exempt until 31 March 2025.
Applies from 2025-04-01 Confirmed In force, dates fixed in published law
- Who it falls on
- Manufacturers
- Products
- Technical textiles, upholstery
- Markets
- IN
Order S.O. 3916(E), Gazette of 12 September 2024. Read from the Gazette of India for the article "Technical Textiles QCO List" (last verified 3 October 2026); BIS list of products under compulsory certification, updated 25 September 2026.
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