In a recent modification to Notification no. 5-2/2021-TC/TEC/131 and no. 5-2/2021-TC/TEC/172, dated 23/06/2023 and 27/09/2023 respectively, key amendments have been introduced for the testing and certification of telecom and networking equipment under MTCTE Phase-III & Phase-IV. Here are the three crucial highlights to note:
1. Deadline Extension for 12 Products (ERs):
The mandatory certification date for 12 out of 44 products under MTCTE Phase-III and IV has been extended by three months.
Previous Deadline: 01.01.2024
New Deadline: 01.04.2024
Phase III products benefited by extension:
- Base Station for cellular network
- Repeater for Cellular Network
- Smart Electricity Meter
Phase IV products benefited by extension:
- SIM
- HF Radio
- Mobile Radio Trunking System
- VHF UHF Radio System Equipment
- PTP PMP Microwave Fixed Radio System
- LAN SWitch
- Router
- IP Security Equipment
- Satellite Communication Equipment
2. Unchanged Certification Deadline for 32 Products (ERs):
The mandatory certification date for the remaining 32 products (ERs) remains unchanged.
Deadline: 01.01.2024
The list of these products is available in Annexure-II.
3. Extension of Acceptance for Test Reports from Non-Border Sharing Countries:
The last date for accepting test reports from labs accredited by International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (LAC) signatories, from non-border sharing countries, has been extended by three months for technical parameters only.
Previous Deadline: 31.12.2023
New Deadline: 31.03.2024
The 8 affected products (ERs) are detailed in Annexure-III.
Type Approval Impacted? Yes
Spectrum Impacted? No
Imports Impacted? No
