BIS Certification for Bunk Beds under IS 17636:2022

Bunk beds are widely used in homes, hostels, schools, dormitories, hotels, and institutional accommodations. Because they involve elevated sleeping arrangements, they carry higher safety risks such as falls, structural failure, or entrapment hazards.

To protect users and ensure consistent product quality, the Government of India has made BIS certification mandatory for bunk beds. Compliance with IS 17636:2022 ensures that bunk beds are designed and manufactured to meet defined safety and performance benchmarks.

The mandatory requirement for bunk beds is enforced through the Furniture Quality Control Order issued by the Government of India. As explained in our complete guide to BIS certification for furniture, the regulatory framework is administered by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, while technical standards, certification, and licensing are handled by the Bureau of Indian Standards.

These authorities work together to ensure that furniture products entering the Indian market meet safety requirements and protect consumers from substandard products.

IS 17636:2022 is the Indian Standard titled "Furniture — Bunk Beds — Specification". It defines technical requirements related to design, materials, structural integrity, safety barriers, ladders, spacing, and performance testing.

Scope includes:

Key Highlights:

Under the Furniture QCO, bunk beds cannot be legally sold or distributed in India without BIS certification and ISI marking.

Mandatory certification helps to:

Typical testing parameters include:

Testing is conducted in BIS-recognised laboratories to verify compliance.

1. 1 Application Submission - Manufacturer submits application with product and factory details.
2. 2 Documentation Review - Quality manuals and technical documents are evaluated.
3. 3 Sample Testing - Samples are tested in BIS approved labs.
4. 4 Factory Inspection - BIS officers verify manufacturing process and quality controls.
5. 5 License Grant - BIS issues license to use ISI mark upon successful evaluation.
6. 6 Surveillance - Periodic audits ensure continued compliance.

Note: Actual timeline depends on documentation readiness and testing schedules.

Failure to comply may result in:

Standphill India provides end-to-end support for BIS certification including:

Their regulatory expertise helps manufacturers avoid delays and achieve certification smoothly.

BIS certification under IS 17636:2022 plays a critical role in ensuring that bunk beds sold in India meet strict safety and quality standards. With mandatory compliance under the Furniture Quality Control Order, manufacturers and importers must align their products with regulatory requirements to ensure safe usage and uninterrupted market access.

Partnering with Standphill India simplifies the certification journey and helps businesses achieve compliance efficiently while maintaining product credibility.