India's Ministry of Electronics and IT bars sale of non‑STQC CCTV units from April 1
CCTV retailers and distributors cannot sell non‑STQC cameras
Change
India's Ministry of Electronics and IT barred the sale of CCTV units lacking Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) and allowed traders to exhaust imported inventories until March 31, 2026.
Why it matters
The Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) compliance regime was implemented in April 2025 and is now the eligibility standard for CCTV products. The ministry's order excludes domestic manufacturers; the prohibition targets non‑STQC imported units across the value chain.
Implications
- — Retailers, distributors and procurement teams must immediately cease selling or procuring CCTV units that lack Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) — continued sales or orders expose the firm to regulatory breach and stranded, unsellable inventory.
- — Compliance and installation teams at system integrators must verify STQC certification on every CCTV unit before sale or installation immediately — failure creates regulatory non‑compliance for the operator.
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