30-03-2023
India’s Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has announced that the acceptance of applications, including security testing, for WiFi CPEs and IP Routers on the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment (MTCTE) portal will begin on July 1, 2023.
21-12-2022
The Bureau of Indian Standard extended the date of implementation of revised IS 1293 : 2019 superseding IS 1293: 2005 for “Plugs and Socket-Outlets for household and similar purposes of rated voltage up to and including 250 V and rated current up to and including 16 A”.
The last date of implementation is now October 23, 2023.
19-07-2022
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre in the Republic of India has newly issued amendments to obligatory testing and certification of telecommunication equipment.
The amendments extend, inter alia, the date of mandatory certification of the MTCTE phase-III and phase-IV devices for a period of 12 months starting from July 1, 2022 until July 1, 2023.
Detailed information on modifications and affected equipment is availiable in the original MTCTE document (PDF).
05-07-2022
TEC has increased the validity of MTCTE certificates from 5 years to 10 years to reduce the burden of compliance on the industry. Hence, regular certificates going to be issued after the release of this notification i.e. from 01-07-2022 will carry the validity of 10 years. However:
Validity of certificates issued before 01-07-2022 will remains 5 years.
The validity of provisional certificates to be issued will remain for 2 years.
14-06-2022
On June 13, 2022,The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) of India has modified the MTCTE amendment previously published on January , 2022 for Phase 3 and Phase 4 products. The Amendment Notification published on June 13, 2022 includes the following modifications:
Mandatory certification of MTCTE Phase 3 and Phase 4 products has been extended by a year, to July 1, 2023.
The last day for acceptance of test reports issued by ILAC labs from non-border sharing countries has been extended by a year, to June 30, 2023. This applies to technical parameters only for products that were initially referenced in the previous amendment as receiving ILAC relaxation
05-06-2022
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) introduced an amended Circular regarding test reports and documents submitted by an applicant for obtaining a license/inclusion. The Circular concerns products that should be licensed through registration under the Scheme-II of the Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulation 2018.
The following product categories changed:
Fixed general purpose LED luminaires.
Changes concern the quantity of total models in one series. The quantity of required models was reduced to 10 models in a single test report.
AC or DC Supplied Electronic Control gear for LED Modules.
Some clarifications were made regarding test reports acceptance. Thus, test reports of either AC supplied control gear or DC supplied control gear will be accepted at a clip. If there are some other varieties, they may be accepted in subsequent inclusions.
UPS/Invertors.
Some clarifications were made regarding test reports acceptance. Thus, test reports of either UPS or investors will be accepted at a clip.
Sealed secondary cells/batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes for use in portable applications.
Some corrections were made to this category that explains what product type can be accepted within one application
Power Invertors for use in photovoltaic power systems.
It is added that separate license will be granted not only for photovoltaic power invertors but also for grid connected photovoltaic invertors.
Wireless Headphones & Earphones.
It is added that a single license will be given for all wireless headphones as well as for all wireless earphones.
Phase V products:
– Wireless Microphone
– Digital Camera
– Video Camera
– Webcam (Finished Product)
– Smart Speakers (with and without Display)
– Dimmers for LED products
– Bluetooth Speakers
All these devices require a single license
New product categories were added:
1. Low-voltage switchgear and control gear:
– circuit-Breakers
– switches, disconnectors, switch disconnectors and fuse – Combination units
– electromechanical contactors and motor – Starters
– a.c semiconductor motor controllers and starters
– electromechanical control circuit devices
– proximity switches
– electrical emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function
05-06-2022
Based on the notification issued by India TEC on May 24th, 2022. India TEC had exempted the following categories of telecommunication product from MTCTE mandatory testing and certification requirement:
i. Mobile user equipment/mobile handset.
ii. Server.
iii. Smart Watch.
iv. Smart Camera and
v. Point of Sale devices.
For More details please find the attached notification
18-03-2022
TEC issued a notification requiring the submission of Energy Consumption Rating (ECR) test reports for all Essential Requirements (ERs) starting January 1, 2023. The parameter name and standard to be tested will be added to the ERs for OEM and lab preparation
09-03-2022
Department of Telecommunications (DOT) issued an Office Memorandum regarding importing of wireless equipment for testing under the MTCTE Scheme. Authorized Indian Representatives (AIRs) of foreign manufacturers will be allowed to obtain import licenses for wireless equipment that will be tested and certified under the MTCTE Scheme. Importation will be limited to a maximum of 5 units per each specific make and model under this import license, based on the Dealer’s Possession License (DPL) held by them.
Highlights:
28-02-2022
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) of India published information about drone importation restrictions. Import policy of drones in CBU/CKD/SD from under HS Code 8806 is prohibited with exceptions provided for R&D, defense and security purpose
The notification was published on February 9, 2022 and became effective immediately
