{"id":50654,"date":"2022-11-11T15:07:28","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T09:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=50654"},"modified":"2025-01-16T18:14:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T12:44:56","slug":"documents-required-for-tec-certification-an-comprehensive-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-for-tec-certification-an-comprehensive-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"Documents Required for TEC Certification: An Comprehensive Outlook"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>TEC Certification serves as a fundamental legal permit for a person willing to engage with the import, production, or trading of telecom equipment in India. The Telecommunication Engineering Centre accords this certification once the equipment undergoes the Mandatory Testing &amp; Certification of Telecom Equipment scheme, aka TEC MTCTE. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every qualified telecom product carries a TEC certification number, which refers to a unique identification code that helps confirm the product&#8217;s validity in the marketplace. In this write-up, you will come across mandatory documents required for TEC Certification in India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-for-tec-certification-an-comprehensive-outlook\/#What_is_the_role_of_MTCTE\" >What is the role of MTCTE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-for-tec-certification-an-comprehensive-outlook\/#Casting_Light_on_the_Documents_Required_for_TEC_Certification\" >Casting Light on the Documents Required for TEC Certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-for-tec-certification-an-comprehensive-outlook\/#Prerequisite_to_consider_before_arranging_Documents_Required_for_TEC_certification\" >Prerequisite to consider before arranging Documents Required\nfor TEC certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-for-tec-certification-an-comprehensive-outlook\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_role_of_MTCTE\"><\/span><strong>What is the role of MTCTE?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MTCTE<\/strong><sup><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtcte.tec.gov.in\/\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> stands for Mandatory Testing &amp; Certification of Telecom Equipment scheme. It is a mandatory testing scheme for businesses intending to engage with the import and production of telecom equipment. Products that failed to pass the MTCTE would not stand eligible for the grant of a <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/tec-certification\" title=\"Tec Certificate\"><strong>TEC certificate<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Casting_Light_on_the_Documents_Required_for_TEC_Certification\"><\/span><strong>Casting Light on the Documents Required for TEC Certification\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nare some vital documents required for TEC\ncertification:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Legal address proof concerning the production facility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy relating to a valid factory license reflecting the products, scope of operation, and address of the production facility. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy relating to a valid Trade registration ensuring legal fencing for an existing brand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authority letter accorded by the trademark owner (required if the applicant firm owner lacks the ownership of the trademark. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Technical Details relating to the product requiring a TEC certification. The applicant must provide the following information in this context:\n<ul>\n<li>Sample(s), user manual, and accessories to make the product functional. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brand name, product name, and model no.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List concerning safety critical components.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bill of Material i.e. BoM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PCB layout, as well as circuit diagram relating to the product <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SMPS layout\/mains power and circuit diagram <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details pertaining to the series models, if any <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy of marking label<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OEM support for product configuration for functional testing, if required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Detail of AIR, i.e.\nAuthorized Indian Representative (if the applicant is not Indian)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AIR company\u2019s KYC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signatory person\u2019s details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supplementary information\nrelating to the cell\/battery, such as the UN 38.3 test report. The said report\nis meant for the transportation of Dangerous Goods, which includes batteries as\nwell.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/iso-9001-2015-certification-quality-management-systems\" title=\"ISO 9001 Certificate\"><strong>ISO 9001 Certificate<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prerequisite_to_consider_before_arranging_Documents_Required_for_TEC_certification\"><\/span><strong>Prerequisite to consider before arranging Documents Required\nfor TEC certification <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Documents play a vital role in any licensing procedure, and TEC certificate is no different. Further, knowing the license prerequisites beforehand can help applicant address registration formalities with ease. Below is the list of notified and non-notified products that every applicant must get familiar with. Knowing which product falls under the mandatory testing scheme or which does not is important for all the applicants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>List of Product that falls\nunder the TEC Licensing Regime <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is the list of\nproduct falls under the TEC Licensing Regime:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n<\/strong><strong>PABX: <\/strong>PABX, aka Private automatic\nbranch exchange, is a widely-used telecom equipment. Two-wired Telephone\nEquipment: Two-wired Telephone Equipment does not require any introduction as\nthey are prominently used in industrial communications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n<\/strong><strong>Group 3 Fax Machine: <\/strong>Although being dated in the\npresent era, Group 3 Fax Machines are still in use in various places. Its\nimportation in India is not possible without TEC certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n<\/strong><strong>Data Modem: <\/strong>A data modem is an\nessential equipment for ensuring an internet connection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n<\/strong><strong>Cordless Telephone: <\/strong>While the landline phone\ntechnology has become dated in the current era, its certification under TEC is\nstill mandatory if someone wants to import the same in India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n<\/strong><strong>PON-family of Broadband\nEquipment: <\/strong>PON\nor passive optical network is prominently used in many broadband-related\ndevices. Whosoever wants to import the same in India needs to secure TEC\ncertification in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n<\/strong><strong>Feedback Devices: <\/strong>Devices like resolvers,\nencoders, and hall sensors fall under the category of feedback devices. TEC\ncertification is mandatory for such devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n<\/strong><strong>ISDN Customer Premises\nEquipment: <\/strong>ISDN\nCustomer Premises Equipment refers to a device that enables end-users to get\naccess to ISDN services rendered by the network providers. Since it serves as\nfundamental equipment for an array of telecommunication functions, TEC certification\nfor the same is an absolute mandate. Without a valid TEC license, no one can\nimport or sell this equipment in India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Transmission Terminal Equipment: <\/strong>The entire range of Transmission Terminal Equipment falls under the ambit of TEC.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>Now it\u2019s important to get familiar with products that are yet to be covered under the TEC licensing regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>List of non-eligible products<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is the list of non-eligible\nproducts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Spares\/ Modules\/\nComponents\/CKD\/ SKD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test instruments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R&amp;D related equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal use equipment\npresent in limited quantity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrated systems and\nnetworks that contain more than one telecom equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passive telecom equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UPS\/ Power Supply\/ Solar\nequipment\/Batteries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IoT sensors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set-top box<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inter-Sectoral Devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multi-functional devices\ncomprising Wi-Fi &amp; internet ports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That is all about the documents required for TEC Certification in India. It\u2019s worth noting that any anomalies in document preparation can lead to the cancellation of the registration application. Therefore, it is important to pay undue attention while dealing with the paperwork for TEC certification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read Our Article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/online-payment-bank-license-things-you-need-to-know\/\">Payment Bank License \u2013 Things you need to Know<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TEC Certification serves as a fundamental legal permit for a person willing to engage with the import, production, or trading of telecom equipment in India. The Telecommunication Engineering Centre accords this certification once the equipment undergoes the Mandatory Testing &amp; Certification of Telecom Equipment scheme, aka TEC MTCTE. 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