BIS

【India】BIS to Replace IS 13252-1 with IS/IEC 62368-1 Effective November 1, 2028

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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has officially announced the transition of Indian safety standards IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 and IS 616:2017 to IS/IEC 62368 (Part 1), as published in the Gazette of India.

According to the notification, IS/IEC 62368-1 has been adopted as the primary safety standard for Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology (AV/ICT) equipment under the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021.

To facilitate a smooth transition for the industry, the Government of India has permitted the concurrent applicability of IS 13252-1, IS 616, and IS/IEC 62368-1 until November 1, 2028. After this date, IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 and IS 616:2017 will be formally withdrawn, and BIS CRS registrations must comply exclusively with IS/IEC 62368-1.

The transition also applies to newly regulated product categories, including Extended Reality (XR) products, such as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR) devices.

IS/IEC 62368-1 is based on the Hazard-Based Safety Engineering (HBSE) approach and has become the globally recognized safety standard for AV and ICT equipment. This migration aligns India’s BIS certification framework more closely with international IEC standards and supports global manufacturers in harmonizing product safety compliance across markets.

Manufacturers and brand owners are advised to begin evaluating product designs, test reports, and BIS certification strategies well in advance to ensure compliance with the post-2028 regulatory requirements.

For further inquiries, please contact:
Email：Charles.liao@theonelab.co
Phone：(02)8601-2828

TEC

【India TEC】India NCCS Extends Pro-Tem Security Certification to a Two-Year Validity (Effective Jan 1, 2026)

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Key Update from DoT/NCCS: Scheme Extension and Certificate Validity Upgrade

Based on the latest official communications released by India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS), the Pro-Tem Security Certification Scheme has been extended for an additional two (2) years effective from January 1, 2026. In parallel, the validity of individual Pro-Tem certificates has been increased from six (6) months to two (2) years. The policy is intended to provide the industry with greater operational certainty and sufficient transition time while formal security testing and certification activities continue under the national framework.

Scope: ITSAR-Mandated Products Remain In-Scope

The Pro-Tem certification continues to be closely aligned with the Indian Telecommunication Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR). In practice, it primarily applies to regulated product categories such as IP Routers and Wi-Fi CPE (including routers, Wi-Fi access points/CPE devices, and related variants). Importantly, the extended validity should not be interpreted as an exemption from security compliance obligations. Instead, it is a mechanism to support market continuity while products undergo required testing and certification procedures.

Official Rationale: Business Continuity and Reduced Renewal Burden

NCCS has emphasized that the adjustment aims to: ensure continuity of business operations, reduce pressure caused by frequent renewals, and ease the transition toward full-scale mandatory security certification. For products already holding a Pro-Tem certificate, stakeholders are advised to track certificate status and any renewal/extension requirements through NCCS/MTCTE processes and subsequent notices, particularly where import clearance, delivery timelines, or customer commitments depend on valid certification status.

Ongoing Monitoring and Customer Advisory

Our team will continue to monitor further announcements and implementation guidance from DoT/NCCS, including any follow-up notifications, procedural clarifications, and updates related to the Pro-Tem pathway and subsequent standard/graded certification regimes. We will keep customers and partners informed as additional details become available.

TEC

【TEC-India-Ai Server】 The ONE Supports a Leading Taiwanese OEM in Securing India TEC Certification

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Enabling AI Server Market Entry and Reducing Customs Clearance Uncertainty in India

The ONE today announced that it has successfully supported a leading Taiwanese OEM in obtaining India’s TEC certification for its AI server products—accelerating market entry into India and strengthening compliance readiness for stable shipments and smoother customs clearance. As India’s demand for ICT infrastructure and data center deployment continues to grow, Taiwan’s AI server supply chain is expanding globally while facing increasingly complex market-access and import compliance requirements.

AI Server Architectures Involving Switch Systems Increase Import Scrutiny

In many cases, traditional server products may not be subject to mandatory certification. However, modern AI server architectures typically incorporate high-speed interconnect designs between CPUs and GPUs, often involving switch systems that enable switching functionality. During importation, such components may raise concerns at customs due to regulatory considerations around switch-related items, potentially leading to additional inspection, document requests, or clearance delays. To avoid delivery risks caused by differing interpretations, The ONE worked closely with the customer to implement a proactive compliance strategy—preparing the required technical documentation, aligning test and evaluation plans, and managing the overall TEC application process. As a result, the customer secured certification to help ensure more predictable clearance and delivery timelines.

Addressing Non-Scale Out System Challenges with Speed and Execution Discipline

This project also covered a new Non-Scale Out system, which introduced multiple practical challenges across test conditions and certification workflows compared with conventional approaches. The ONE collaborated with its India-based partners and engaged in intensive, ongoing communications with TEC to clarify applicability, evidence expectations, and documentation positioning. By maintaining a high-efficiency project cadence and clear milestone control, The ONE successfully met the strict timeline requirements expected by a world-class brand.

Continuing to Strengthen Cross-Border Compliance Services for Taiwan’s AI Supply Chain

The ONE will continue investing in international regulatory research and cross-border compliance enablement, helping more Taiwanese manufacturers enter overseas markets with greater speed and confidence—so Taiwan’s AI supply chain can scale globally with stronger trust, resilience, and execution capability.

For further inquiries, please contact:
Email：Charles.liao@theonelab.co
Phone：(02)8601-2828

TEC

【India_TEC】 India NCCS Updates ITSAR: Wi-Fi CPE and IP Router V2.0.0 Released; Cloud-Implemented Exemption Extended to 31 Mar 2026

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Highlights

India’s National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) has released ITSAR V2.0.0 for Wi-Fi CPEs and IP Routers (Release date: 01 Dec 2025). These updated requirements serve as a key reference for product security alignment, documentation preparation, and compliance planning for suppliers targeting the Indian market.

Key 2026 Milestone

In an official memorandum dated 07 Jul 2025, NCCS confirmed that the exemption from security testing/certification for cloud-implemented IP Routers and Wi-Fi CPEs has been extended until 31 March 2026. Stakeholders are advised to treat this date as a major planning checkpoint and to accelerate internal readiness activities to minimize schedule and supply-chain risks beyond the exemption window.

Recommended Actions

  • Confirm product classification (Wi-Fi CPE vs. IP Router) and deployment model (including cloud-implemented architectures).
  • Perform a gap assessment against ITSAR 2.0.0, updating security design, evidence packages, and test plans accordingly.
  • Build a 2026 execution roadmap aligned to the exemption end date (31 Mar 2026), including certification lead times and procurement commitments.

Sources (Official NCCS Documents)

https://nccs.gov.in/public/circulars_sc/ExtensionOfMandatoryDateForCloudRouterCPE.pdf

https://nccs.gov.in/public/latest_updates/ITSAR402122512.pdf

https://nccs.gov.in/public/latest_updates/ITSAR201012512.pdf