MeitY redefines Standalone Hard Disk Drives category under CRS
Accredify Summary
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has amended the product description for Serial No. 50 of the Electronics and Information Technology Goods CRS order, replacing the previous entry with "Standalone Hard Disk Drives."
USB-type external hard disk drives continue to be governed under the existing notified provisions. For all other standalone hard disk drives, the updated requirements take effect from 5 November 2026.
What Changed
- Serial No. 50 entry updated to "Standalone Hard Disk Drives", applicable standard IS 13252 (Part 1):2010
- USB-type external HDDs remain governed by existing provisions
- Other standalone HDDs must comply from 5 November 2026
Accredify View
Recommended action: Manufacturers and importers of standalone (non-USB-external) hard disk drives should confirm registration coverage ahead of the 5 November 2026 effective date.
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