ETA under restricted category has been withdrawn as per O.M. No.R-11017/01/2018-PP (part-1) dated 09/09/2024. Going forward applicants have to apply under self-declaration mode only which includes devices covered under ETA SD mode and also devices which are covered under ETA ‘restricted item category’. Both the categories are merged into single category i.e. ETA through self-declaration mode. Rest of the terms and conditions remains same.
Australia Introduces Mandatory Cybersecurity Rules for Smart Devices (Effective 4 March 2026)
As of 4 March 2026, Australia has officially implemented the Cyber Security (Security Standards for Smart Devices) Rules 2025, introducing