What are non-Chinese surveillance solutions?

CCTV cameras, recorders, and VMS built without restricted Chinese-origin components — especially the SoC and firmware — so they can pass cybersecurity and procurement checks in markets like the US, UK, EU, and India.

Why is demand for non-Chinese CCTV cameras rising in 2026?

Because the US, UK, EU, and India have all tightened rules at once. India's STQC mandate (April 1, 2026) and the US FCC Covered List have made compliance a requirement, not an option.

Are Hikvision and Dahua cameras banned?

In many regulated markets, effectively yes. The US blocked new authorizations and India is withholding STQC certification from Chinese-chipset cameras. Brands they own, like Lorex (Dahua), are caught too.

What is STQC certification and why does it matter in India?

It's India's MeitY framework that tests a camera's cybersecurity. From April 1, 2026, internet-connected CCTV cameras must carry it to be legally sold or installed in India.

How do I choose a non-Chinese surveillance partner?

Check that the SoC is genuinely non-Chinese, the BOM is traceable, the firmware is owned in-house, the required certifications (STQC, BIS, NDAA 889, ISO, CE, FCC, ONVIF) are held, and long-term support is provided.

The Growing Demand for Non-Chinese Surveillance Solutions

On April 1, 2026, the rules for buying a security camera in India changed for good. From that date, every internet-connected CCTV camera sold in the country must carry STQC certification under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology — and the government has been refusing to certify products built on Chinese-origin chipsets or firmware. The practical effect is blunt: cameras that dominated Indian shelves for a decade can no longer be legally sold or installed. The buyers who got hurt were the ones still treating "non-Chinese" as a nice-to-have. The ones who came out ahead had already moved. By February 2026 — before the deadline even arrived — domestic and non-Chinese brands had taken more than 80% of the Indian CCTV market. This isn't an India story. It's a global one, and it has been building for years. The question for any brand, integrator, or facility owner sourcing cameras today is no longer whether to consider non-Chinese surveillance. It's how much risk is sitting in the equipment they've already bought.

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