**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued an amendment to the "Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021," specifically updating the registration requirements for hard disk drives. This notification, dated May 5, 2026, mandates that all standalone hard disk drives (HDDs) comply with Indian Standard IS 13252: Part 1: 2010. The updated provisions for standalone HDDs, excluding USB Type external drives, will take effect on November 5, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Regulatory Amendments**
* The order amends Entry No. 50 in the Schedule of the "Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021."
* The entry is officially substituted as "Standalone Hard Disk Drives."
* The amendment is made in exercise of powers conferred by the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
**Technical Standards and Scope**
* **Applicable Standard:** Standalone Hard Disk Drives must adhere to IS 13252: Part 1: 2010 (Information technology equipment - safety part 1 general requirements).
* **USB Type External HDDs:** Requirements for USB Type External Hard Disk Drives remain unchanged and will continue to be governed by existing notified provisions.
* **Other Standalone HDDs:** All other versions of standalone HDDs are now subject to the 2021 Order’s registration requirements.
**Implementation Timeline**
* The notification was issued on May 5, 2026.
* The compliance deadline for all other standalone HDDs is set for November 5, 2026.
**Impact Analysis**
**Manufacturers and Importers of Hard Disk Drives**
**Impact**
Entities producing or bringing standalone HDDs (other than USB Type external drives) into the Indian market are now subject to compulsory registration under the amended 2021 Order. They must ensure their products meet specific safety standards.
**Action Required**
Manufacturers must obtain registration and ensure their products comply with IS 13252: Part 1: 2010 by the effective date of November 5, 2026.
**Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)**
**Impact**
As the regulatory body mentioned under the 2016 Act, the BIS is responsible for the certification and enforcement of the standards cited in this amendment.
**Action Required**
The BIS must facilitate the registration process for standalone hard disk drives and ensure that the specified safety requirements are maintained by the industry.
Key Entities Referenced
Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021: The principal policy document being amended to mandate registration and compliance standards for specific electronic products.
Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016: The primary legislation under which the Central Government exercises powers to enforce compulsory registration and conformity to Indian Standards.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology: The primary regulatory authority (MeitY) responsible for issuing the notification and overseeing the registration requirements for electronic goods.
IS 13252: Part 1: 2010: The specific Indian Standard relating to safety requirements for information technology equipment that standalone hard disk drives must comply with.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
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(आईपीएचडब्ल्य ूप्रभाग)
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2021 में जिम्नजलजखत संिोधि करता ह”ै :
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(1) (2) (3) (4)
50. स्ट्टैंडअलोि हाडड जडस्ट्क आईएस 13252: भाग 1: सूचिा प्रौद्योजगकी उपकरण -
ड्राइि 2010 सुरक्षा भाग 1 सामान्य आिश्यकताएं
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2. यूएसबी प्रकार की बाहरी हाडड जडस्ट्क ड्राइि के जलए आिश्यकताएँ मौिूिा अजधसूजचत प्रािधािों के अिुसार जियंजत्रत की िाएंगी।
अन्य सभी स्ट्टैंडअलोि हाडड जडस्ट्क ड्राइि के जलए, "इलेक्ट्रॉजिकी और सूचिा प्रौद्योजगकी माल )आिश्यक पंिीकरण की आिश्यकता)
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1929 )ई) दििांक 26 अप्रैल, 2023, एसओ संख्या 1652 )ई) दििांक 9 अप्रैल, 2024, एसओ संख्या 4378)ई) दििांक 9
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)ई) दििांक 29 अक्ट्टूबर, 2025,एसओ संख्या 352 )ई) दििांक 22 िििरी, 2026 और एसओ संख्या 1246 )अ) दििांक 10
माचड, 2026 द्वारा संिोजधत दकया गया।
MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(IPHW Division)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 5th May, 2026
Subject: Amendment to the “Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory
Registration) Order, 2021”
S.O. 2204(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and (2) of section 16 read with
sub section (3) of section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, (11 of 2016), the Central Government is of
the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do in the public interest, hereby makes the following amendments to
the “Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021”:
The entry at Column 2 of S. No. 50 in the Schedule of the “Electronics and Information Technology Goods
(Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 shall be substituted as “Standalone Hard Disk Drives”
S. No Goods or articles Indian Standard Title of Indian Standard
(1) (2) (3) (4)
50. Standalone Hard Disk IS 13252: Part 1: 2010 Information technology equipment -
Drives safety part 1 general requirements
2. The requirements for USB Type External Hard Disk Drives shall continue to be governed as per the existing
notified provisions. For all other standalone HDDs, the provisions of the “Electronics and Information Technology
Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021” shall apply with effect from 5th November.
[F. No. W-47/20/2023-IPHW-MeitY]
ASHA NANGIA, Scientist ‘G’
Note: The Principal Order was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary vide S.O. number 1248(E) dated the
18th March, 2021 and subsequently amended vide S.O. No 1353(E) dated 25th March, 2021, S.O. 2844(E)
dated 01st July, 2021, S.O. No 1929(E) dated 26th April, 2023, S.O. No 1652(E) dated 9th April, 2024,
S.O. No 4378(E) dated 9th October, 2024, S.O. No 1363(E) dated 20th March, 2025, S.O. 4362(E) dated
22nd September 2025, S.O. 4997(E) dated 29th October 2025, S.O. No 352(E) dated 22th January, 2026 and
S.O. No 1246 (E) dated 10th March, 2026.
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