Wireless & smart · Approval guide
What approvals does a wi-fi router need in India?
A wi-fi router sold in India typically needs 4 approvals: BIS CRS, WPC ETA, TEC MTCTE, EPR. Here’s what each one is - and why it applies.
01 · BIS · CRS
BIS CRS Registration
Network equipment falls under CRS. Mandatory registration for electronics, IT hardware and batteries under the Compulsory Registration Scheme - scoping to granted R-number.
How we handle BIS · CRS02 · WPC · ETA
WPC ETA / ETA-SD Approval
Wi-Fi radios need type approval. Equipment Type Approval for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other wireless devices in unlicensed bands - usually the fastest approval.
How we handle WPC · ETA03 · TEC · MTCTE
MTCTE Certification
Wi-Fi CPE and routers fall under MTCTE. Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment against TEC's Essential Requirements - ER mapping to certificate.
How we handle TEC · MTCTE04 · CPCB · EPR
E-Waste EPR Registration
E-waste producer obligations apply. Producer-responsibility registration with CPCB so your electronics clear e-waste rules at import.
How we handle CPCB · EPRAlongside the approvals, this category typically involves Safety and EMC/EMI testing at accredited labs - we coordinate that too.
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