TEC Certificate is the approval given by the Telecommunication Engineering Centre under the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) scheme. It ensures that telecom products meet safety, security, and technical standards before being sold in India.
Products like Wi-Fi routers, CCTV cameras, smart watches with SIM or Wi-Fi, IP phones, telecom switches, and other communication devices must get TEC Certificate for sale in India. The product list is updated regularly by TEC.
Manufacturers, importers, and brand owners can apply for Telecommunication Engineering Centre approval. However, the final certificate is issued in the name of the manufacturer or the authorized Indian representative (AIR) for foreign companies.
The documents generally include :
The process usually takes 4–8 weeks depending on testing timelines, document approval, and TEC processing workload.
The TEC certificate is valid for 5 years and can be renewed easily if there are no major changes in the product design or technology.
Selling or importing telecom products without Telecommunication Engineering Centre certification is illegal. It may lead to heavy penalties, license cancellation, and product seizure by authorities.
The manufacturer must apply for renewal before expiry by providing updated documents and paying renewal fees as required by Telecommunication Engineering Centre.
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