The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Bengaluru branch organized a technical discussion titled ‘Manak Manthan’ on February 10 at its Peenya Industrial Area office on Tumakuru Road. Sixteen stakeholders—including industry representatives, licencees, consumers and academicians—participated in deliberations on IS 17633:2022 (Tables and Desks – Specification) and IS 17634:2022 (Storage Units – Specification). These standards aim to ensure quality, safety, durability and performance of furniture used in institutional, commercial, official and household environments.
Joint Director Premalata Sinha opened the session, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder engagement and describing Manak Manthan as an effective platform to promote awareness of standards, quality and conformity assessment. Assistant Director Pradip Chauhan detailed the scope, technical requirements, performance criteria and testing provisions of the relevant Indian standards, providing participants with a clear understanding of compliance expectations.
The discussion highlighted how adherence to these specifications can enhance product reliability, consumer confidence and market competitiveness for furniture manufacturers. By aligning industry practices with national standards, BIS seeks to foster safer, higher‑quality furniture across sectors, supporting both domestic consumption and export potential.
