Revised Policy for End of Sale/Life (EoS/EoL) Devices
Previously, EoS/EoL devices that underwent any modification after the ITSAR (Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements) enforcement date were required to submit internal test reports demonstrating compliance with ITSAR in order to obtain a security certificate. This requirement has now been officially withdrawn.
Under the revised directive, OEMs managing EoS/EoL equipment can apply for a provisional security certificate without the need for internal testing documentation. Instead, applicants must follow the “upgrade ER to ER+ITSAR” process in the MTCTE portal and include:
A formal declaration of the device’s EoS/EoL dates
A Self-Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) to the applicable ITSAR standard
No Security Report Evaluation fee will be charged for these applications. The validity of the provisional certificate will be limited to the earliest of either five years, the remaining duration of the device’s existing ER certificate, or its declared EoL date.
Streamlined Certification for Highly Specialized Equipment
In parallel, NCCS has also introduced specific provisions for handling Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE), as defined by the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC). These types of devices often involve complex configurations or unique deployment contexts, necessitating more flexible certification mechanisms.
Two certification paths are now recognized for HSE devices:
If the device already holds a provisional ER certificate from TEC, the applicant can apply for a provisional security certificate by upgrading to ER+ITSAR via the MTCTE portal.
If both an ER and ITSAR provisional certificate are needed, the application must be submitted as a fresh ER+ITSAR application under the same portal.
In both cases, the applicant must submit a Self-Declaration of Conformity to ITSAR, using the standard format provided within the portal.
Similar to the EoS/EoL policy, no Security Report Evaluation fee will be charged for HSE device applications. The validity of the provisional security certificate will be two years or the balance of the ER certificate’s validity, whichever is shorter.
Implications for OEMs and Importers
Manufacturers, importers, and dealers of telecom products in India should review their current certification strategies to determine eligibility under these revised pathways. All applications must be submitted through the MTCTE portal, and accurate declarations regarding EoS/EoL status or equipment specialization will be critical for acceptance.
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Certification Body: Ministry of IT and Communications, Wireless Planning & Coordination Wing
Certification Type: Mandatory
License Validity: Indefinite
Application Language: English
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