Bio-metric Devices Testing and Certification

The objective of Testing and Certification of Biometric Devices for UID project is to facilitate availability of quality assessed Biometric Devices to enrolment agencies. This certification scheme provides confidence that certified devices are reliable, safe, secure and meet the requirements.

• Benefits of Certification
• Why to Choose STQC?
• Certification Process
• Downloads

Benefits of Certification

The main aim and objective of the scheme is to provide confidence to the user of the biometric devices that the certified devices are reliable, safe, secure and meet the requirements. At present the scheme covers fingerprint image scanners, Iris camera and face cameras for enrollment devices. The scheme will also be extended to cover authentication devices.

 

This objective is attained by ensuring the biometric device suppliers are empanelled based on the following:

• Suppliers are capable to supply Biometric Devices which meet the technical specification of UIDAI.
• Suppliers have adequate systems and resources to support the implementation and usages of the devices by enrolment agencies which include but are not limited to training on process to enrolment agencies personnel, calibration and maintenance of devices.

In addition to subjecting biometric device to various tests, following demonstrable controls on device level, manufacturer level and supplier level will also be verified:

• The devices are designed, manufactured and delivered to meet the technical requirements of UIDAI. Final test report and release note of the devices are available on demand.
• The devices are manufactured at a facility having established Quality Management System (QMS).
• Supplier has a system to provide confidence in the distribution and maintenance of devices.

Why to Choose STQC?

 

• A team of competent Professionals qualified as per international requirements.
• Use of international applicable standards (preferably ISO std.).
• Established test methodology and objective evaluation criteria.
• Repeatable, reproducible, and reliable test results.
• Grant of “Provisional Certificate” after obtaining minimum level of confidence based on:

I. Test results/ test reports from internal/ external test laboratories.

II. Conducting limited test (high risk category)

III. Certificates of conformity/ approval pertaining to device/ management system (processes) to provide confidence that scheme objectives will be met.

• Grant of “Certificate of Approval” after testing the biometric devices for:

1. Hardware testing covering:

I. Device Feature Testing

II. Environmental Testing

III. Image Quality Testing

2. Software testing covering

I. End-to-End biometric system including Device, VDM, and Software Application

3. Analyzing STQC test results and other certifications previously obtained by manufacturers and suppliers.

• Sustained assurance through surveillance/ monitoring during operational.

 

Certification Process

1. Scheme for Certification of UIDAI Biometric Devices (Authentication)

a. Finger Print Authentication Devices Certification Scheme( Issue-1, Nov 2011) :
Master List of Documents
Rules & Procedures for Biometric Device Certification
Procedure for obtaining Biometric Device Certification
Schedule of Charges
Certification Agreement
Application form for Biometric Devices Certification
Provisional Certificate for Authentication Devices
Certificate of Approval for Authentication Devices
UIDAI Biometric Device Specifications
Test Method and Procedures for Biometric Devices
Procedure for maintenance of Approval Issue2 March 2013 
Assessment of Biometrics Device Test Laboratory

Procedure for Suppliers Sharing test report of field testing(Operational Env) & Laboratory Testing Issue 1, Feb2013

Testing Methodologies for Certification of Aadhaar Authentication Devices

Device Audit Checklist

List of Certified Suppliers and Bio-metric Devices(Authentication) Ver1.8 30th Apr2013

Summary of Performance Testing forAuthentication Device (Finger Print Scanner) Certification

 

b. IRIS Authentication Devices Certification Scheme (May 2013)  : 

Notice On "Launch of IRIS Authentication Devices Certification Scheme"

 

 

2. Scheme for PoS Devices Certification

Downloads :

PoS Device Specification

Procedure for PoS Device Certification - Draft for Comments Ver0.3 01Feb2013

 

3. Scheme for Certification of Biometric Devices (Enrollment)

Downloads

Master List of Documents 91.87 KB Pdf file that opens in new window. Please close new window to return to previous page.

Rules and Procedure 150.96 KB Pdf file that opens in new window. Please close new window to return to previous page.

Guidance to applicant 127.36 KB Pdf file that opens in new window. Please close new window to return to previous page.

Schedule of charges 77.15 KB Pdf file that opens in new window. Please close new window to return to previous page.

Certification Agreement 80.92 KB Pdf file that opens in new window. Please close new window to return to previous page.

Application Form 98.06 KB Pdf file that opens in new window. Please close new window to return to previous page.

Provisional Certificate 61.2 KB Pdf file that opens in new window. Please close new window to return to previous page.

Certificate of Approval 61.29 KB Pdf file that opens in new window. Please close new window to return to previous page.

UIDAI Biometric Device Specifications 114.38 KB Pdf file that opens in new window. Please close new window to return to previous page.

List of Certified Suppliers for UID Enrolment Biometric Devices Ver 1.7 18th April 2013 619.59 KB Pdf file that opens in new window. Please close new window to return to previous page.

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Contact Us:
U K Nandwani Director CEO & Director (IT & e-Gov Services)	STQC HQ New Delhi	Phone: 011 - 24362381 Email: nandwani AT mit.gov.in Fax: 011 - 24363083