What it means
STQC runs testing laboratories across India and several certification schemes, including product safety, information security and an IoT System Certification Scheme (IoTSCS). For a buyer, an STQC test report or certificate is independent evidence that a specific product model passed defined tests.
How it applies in India
CCTV cameras, including ANPR cameras, are tested in India under two routes. STQC's letter of 18 December 2025 to its laboratories and CCTV manufacturers describes testing under the BIS Compulsory Registration Order (CRO) and certification under the STQC IoTSCS scheme for public procurement (PPO). Rules and dates for CCTV security requirements have been revised more than once, so check the current MeitY and BIS notices for your project. When you evaluate a bid, ask for the certificate or report for the exact model offered, and check that the model number matches the datasheet. For the related registration scheme, see BIS.