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IS 13489:2025 – New Amendment for Bed Mattress Standards: Everything Manufacturers Must Know

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has officially issued an amendment to IS 13489:2025 – Textiles: Bed Mattress — Specification (Second Revision). This update marks an important regulatory step for mattress manufacturers, importers, and retailers in India, ensuring improved safety, quality, and uniformity across the industry.

According to the official notification published on 5 December 2025, the amendment—Amendment No. 1, November 2025— has been formally established and notified for implementation.

For an industry that serves millions of consumers, this update focuses on enhanced quality parameters, stricter compliance timelines, and better clarity for manufacturers aiming to meet BIS requirements.

What the New Amendment Says

  1. Standard Title: IS 13489:2025 – Textiles — Bed Mattress — Specification (Second Revision)
  2. Amendment Number: 1
  3. Amendment Published: November 2025
  4. Date of Establishment: 28 November 2025
  5. Validity of Standard Without Amendment: Until 27 May 2026

This means manufacturers must update their production, testing, and quality processes to comply with the revised requirements before 27 May 2026, after which the unamended standard will no longer remain valid.

Why This Amendment Matters

  1. Strengthens Quality Assurance: Mattresses are essential household products directly linked to health, hygiene, and comfort. The revised standard enhances material quality, fabric durability, safety parameters, and structural performance—aligning Indian mattress manufacturing with global benchmarks.
  2. Ensures Consumer Safety: BIS standards emphasize chemical safety, textile hygiene, flammability resistance, and load-bearing performance. The amendment ensures consumers receive mattresses that are safer, more durable, and healthier to use.
  3. Provides a Clear Compliance Roadmap: With a defined transition window until May 2026, manufacturers get adequate time to adopt new testing protocols and upgrade internal quality systems.

Impact on Manufacturers and Importers

Compliance Requirements for Manufacturers:

  1. Update mattress design and production methods as per revised specifications.
  2. Ensure all materials used meet the updated safety and quality criteria.
  3. Conduct renewed BIS testing under the amended clauses.
  4. Update product labeling, packaging, and mandatory BIS certification documents.

For Importers: Products being imported into India must strictly comply with the revised standard. Updated test reports and documentation must be submitted before customs clearance. Any product failing to meet the new criteria may face rejection.

How Manufacturers Should Prepare

  1. Conduct a Compliance Gap Analysis: Identify areas requiring changes as per Amendment No. 1.
  2. Update Testing and Certification: Coordinate with BIS-recognised labs for updated mattress testing.
  3. Review Raw Material Standards: Ensure foam, textiles, springs, and covers meet revised specifications.
  4. Train Internal Quality Teams: Staff must understand new testing and documentation requirements.
  5. Complete Compliance Before Deadline: The unamended version remains valid only till 27 May 2026.

Conclusion

The amendment to IS 13489:2025 marks a significant step by BIS toward enhancing mattress quality and consumer protection in India. With updated specifications now officially established, the industry must begin transitioning immediately to ensure compliance ahead of the May 2026 deadline.

For manufacturers and importers, this amendment is more than a regulatory requirement—it’s an opportunity to elevate product quality, strengthen brand credibility, and meet modern consumer expectations.