The certification rules are intended to prevent Chinese spying, specifically the theft of visuals and the hacking of other devices. For example, Maizic Smarthomes had none of its 138 wifi cameras on Amazon approved by the standards bureau, a situation that former cybersecurity chief Gulshan Rai described as a "serious concern."
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Amazon and Flipkart Audit Hundreds of Banned Security Cameras in India
Cybersecurity20 days ago
At least a dozen listings for Hikvision and Dahua security cameras have been removed from online stores in India this week after an investigation by Reuters. More than 700 internet-connected CCTV models on Amazon and Flipkart lack the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification required since April, prompting the two e-commerce platforms to launch a review of hundreds of unapproved listings.
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