【INDIA ITSAR】Revision of Declaration of conformity cum Undertaking proforma for the Pro Tem certificate -reg.

On 30 October, the Indian telecom authority, TEC, issued a new revision of MTCTE notification regarding the “Security Certification for IP Router and Wi-Fi CPE Products.”

These devices serve networking purposes, each with distinct roles and features. Routers are designed to route data packets between computer networks, while Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) connects the customer’s location to the service provider’s network. Although routers may sometimes be integrated into a CPE setup, their primary function differs.

After initially proposing these products for inclusion in its first MTCTE notification last year, TEC has since postponed the mandatory certification dates twice. The deadline was initially set for 1 April this year. Then, on 16 April 2024, the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) issued a notification dividing devices into two categories, labeled S No.1 and S No.2. The joint MTCTE & NCCS portal was set to accept security certification applications from 1 July for S No.1 and from 1 October for S No.2.

With the latest notification, TEC has now extended the application deadline for S No.2 products to 30 November. This category includes “IP Routers and Wi-Fi CPE equipment already certified under MTCTE ER, currently deployed in licensees’ (TSPs’) networks, and proposed for hardware or software changes.”

The application process is a documentation-based self-declaration of conformity to Indian Telecommunication Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR). The Declaration format is provided with the notification. Upon submission, a “Pro Tem Certificate” valid for six months will be issued, allowing continued supply of these products until full certification is granted.

For further details on project and submission requirements, please contact charles.liao@theonelab.co .

For more details from NCCS, please read the official document.