Key Takeaways
- MeitY withdrew the temporary relaxation allowing older non-compliant CCTV stock to be sold from April 1, 2026.
- CCTV cameras are covered under India's compulsory registration framework and must meet notified security requirements.
- STQC conducts security testing under the framework, while BIS lists CCTV cameras and CCTV recorders under its compulsory registration scheme.
MeitY Ends CCTV Stock-Sale Relaxation
MeitY's January 16, 2026 Office Memorandum ended an earlier relaxation that had allowed the sale of CCTV cameras imported or manufactured before April 9, 2025.
The ministry said the relaxation was being withdrawn because sufficient time had passed to clear existing stock. From April 1, 2026, the sale of CCTV cameras that do not conform to MeitY's notified security requirements is not allowed.
The decision strengthens the compliance requirement for manufacturers, sellers and other businesses involved in the CCTV market.
CCTV Cameras Under Compulsory Registration
CCTV cameras are also included in India's Electronics and IT Goods Requirements for Compulsory Registration framework.
A February 4, 2026 MeitY circular states that CCTV cameras were notified under the compulsory registration order through a Gazette notification dated April 9, 2024. The security requirements became effective under the compulsory registration framework from April 9, 2025.
This framework means covered CCTV products must meet specified requirements before entering the regulated market.
STQC Handles Security Testing
The government has also established a testing mechanism for the security requirements.
MeitY's February circular states that security testing reports for CCTV and video surveillance systems are issued by the Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification Directorate, commonly known as STQC, or another agency notified by MeitY.
STQC says its IoT System Certification Scheme applies to IoT devices and specifically identifies CCTV cameras as one of the covered product categories.
The STQC website also maintains a certified product list containing network camera and related CCTV certifications.
BIS Lists CCTV Cameras Under Registration Scheme
The Bureau of Indian Standards also lists CCTV Cameras and CCTV Recorders under its Scheme II Registration Scheme.
The BIS listing places the product category within India's compulsory registration framework and connects it with the relevant electronics and information technology requirements.
Together, the MeitY, STQC and BIS frameworks establish a formal compliance structure covering security testing, certification and registration.
What the Rules Mean for Online CCTV Sales
The regulatory framework is particularly relevant to online marketplaces because CCTV cameras can be sold through manufacturers, distributors and third-party sellers.
However, the official government documents reviewed for this article do not independently confirm the specific number of allegedly unapproved CCTV listings on Amazon or Flipkart, or any particular marketplace removals reported elsewhere.
The confirmed development is the government's requirement that covered CCTV cameras comply with the notified security requirements before sale.
TwikUp's Perspective
The regulatory change makes product compliance increasingly important in India's connected-device market.
For consumers, the significance extends beyond ordinary product quality because internet-connected cameras can transmit or store sensitive visual information. Government-mandated security testing creates a formal compliance layer before covered products reach the market.
For manufacturers and sellers, the rules also mean that older inventory and new products cannot be treated under the same relaxed conditions that previously allowed certain stocks to remain on sale.
What Happens Next
India's CCTV compliance framework is now operating with the previous stock-sale relaxation withdrawn. Manufacturers and sellers of covered products must therefore account for the notified security requirements, testing process and compulsory registration framework.
STQC's certification system and BIS registration framework provide the formal mechanisms through which compliance is assessed and recorded.