STQC Certification Explained: What CCTV Buyers in Chennai Must Know

 

Introduction

Recently, many CCTV buyers in Chennai are worried after hearing about the STQC (Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification) mandate. People are asking:

• Is STQC certification mandatory for DVR, NVR, IP/Network Cameras, Analog/HD Cameras?

• Does this mean companies like Hikvision and Dahua are banned?

• Should we stop buying CCTV until this clears?

This article by Eye Tech Securities will clarify all your doubts and guide you to make safe, legal, and long-term CCTV investments.

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What Is STQC Certification and Why It Matters?

From April 2025, the Indian government made STQC certification mandatory for most CCTV products to:

• Ensure cybersecurity (protection against hacking).

• Stop the sale of duplicate or expired warranty products.

• Encourage quality and local manufacturing.

It does not mean brands are banned—it only means uncertified models can’t be sold until they comply.

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What Brands are Certified by STQC?

As of now(Aug 17 2025), following 4 brands are certified by STQC. 

Matrix

Prama

Cpplus

Sparsh

Source says that only Sparsh brand got certified for their full range of products. But, in Chennai Prama & Cpplus brand are more dominant. 

Product-Wise Clarification

1. DVR (Digital Video Recorder)

❌ Not required.
DVRs don’t need STQC certification. They can be freely sold and installed.

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2. NVR (Network Video Recorder)

❌ Not required.
Even though NVRs work on networks, the certification rule currently applies only to IP cameras, not to NVR devices.

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3. IP/Network Cameras

✅ STQC Mandatory.

• All IP/Network cameras must be certified.

• Some brands (like CP Plus, Prama, Sparsh) already have certified models.

• Big brands like Hikvision, Dahua are in process of approval.

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4. Analog/HD Cameras

❌ Not required.
Analog/HD cameras do not need certification because they don’t connect to the internet.

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Are Hikvision & Dahua Banned?

❌ No, not banned.

• Only uncertified IP cameras from these brands are restricted until they complete STQC approval.

• Their DVRs, NVRs, and Analog/HD cameras are freely available.

• Service for already-installed products continues without any problem.

Quick FAQ Table

Product	STQC Mandatory?	Status	Advice
DVR	❌ No	Safe	Buy freely
NVR	❌ No	Safe	Buy freely
IP/Network Camera	✅ Yes	In progress for some brands	Choose certified models
Analog/HD Camera	❌ No	Safe	Buy freely

Conclusion

STQC is not a ban—it’s just a security certification for IP cameras.

At Eye Tech Securities, we guide customers to choose the right STQC-compliant IP cameras and provide genuine, warranty-backed products from Hikvision, Dahua, CP Plus, and Prama.

📞 Call us at 9962835944 for expert advice before you buy.

Contact Details:

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Address: No.56/80, Medavakkam Main Road, Keelkattalai, Chennai-600117.
Phone: 9962835944
Email: sales@eyetechsecurities.in
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