The document issued by the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) of India, dated July 30, 2025, communicates a significant change in the safety certification procedure for devices declared as "End of Sale" (EoS) or "End of Life" (EoL).

Previously, for these devices whose EoS date was prior to the mandatory ITSAR entry date for their category, there was an exemption from initial safety testing, although in the case of modifications or upgrades, the manufacturer (OEM) was required to submit internal test reports demonstrating compliance with the ITSAR.

With the new provision, the requirement to submit such internal reports for EoS/EoL products is eliminated.

WHOM DOES IT IMPACT?

The direct impact is on manufacturers (OEMs), importers and distributors, testing laboratories and applicants, and regulatory authorities.

CONCLUSION:

The NCCS measure simplifies and streamlines the safety certification process for EoS/EoL devices, eliminating the requirement to submit internal test reports and replacing them with a declaration of conformity. This reduces costs and time for manufacturers and distributors, maintaining a clear regulatory framework until the end of the product's useful life. The change primarily benefits players with inventories or discontinued product lines, without altering the requirements for new equipment.