Brazil certification introduction
Brazil related certification and departments
Department 1: INMETRO Certification His certification process is
n Product documentation provided by customer
n Testing (test reports can be accepted by accredited laboratories - the certification body is a member of ILAC)
n Factory inspection (item by ISO9001:2008)
n Test analysis reports and files
n Technical Report
n Certificate of conformity
The following are mandatory tests for this certification:
n Component class :
è Plugs and receptacles (ABNT NBR NM 60884-1 and NBR 14136)
è Switch fixture (NBR NM 60669-1)
è Circuit breakers (NBR IEC 60947-02 and NBR NM 60898)
è Wires and cables (NBR NM 247, NBR 13249 and others)
è Plug and socket adapters (NBR 14936)
è Inductive ballasts (NBR 5114 and NBR 5172)
è Electronic ballasts (NBR 14417 and NBR 14418)
n Household Appliances :
è Water dispenser (NBR 335-1 and IEC 60730-2-8)
è Water filter (NBR 14908 and NBR 15176)
n It Equipment :
è Voltage Stabilizer (NBR 14373)
After July 2011: Mandatory certification with all home appliances
Mandatory List Type: IEC 60335-2-X series
INMETRO has also introduced the Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme (PROCEL)
n Partial mandatory list:
n Air conditioning;
n Refrigerator;
n Gas stove;
n Washing machine;
n A ceiling fan;
n LCD TV.
For more information see www.inmetro.gov.br
Sector II: The Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency has issued special requirements for all telecommunications products in Brazil:
Rules: Telecommunications Bureau Resolution :
Example :
n 242 - Approvals and Rules
n 323 - Product Certification Standards
n 529 - Electrical Safety Testing
Technical requirements: Specific rules for the classification of products by the Telecommunications Bureau
Basic steps :
1. Product classification should be in accordance with ANATEL's requirements. Appropriate tests and processes
2. Certification => Product Testing and Technical Analysis
3. audit ANATEL will do the verification of the documents
4. maintenance Reproducible based on product category
For more information see www.anatel.gov.br
Department III: ANVISA (National Health Supervision Authority) explains the certification requirements and main rules for general medical devices:
Main rules:
2007 Directive Resolution (RDC)
n The registration process is defined as mandatory;
n Basic procedures for registration;
n The certification is a required registration procedure;
n Specification Directive (IN) 08 in 2009
n The criteria apply to mandatory registration procedures on the list;
n Applicable IEC 60601-1 medical devices shall comply with INMETRO certification rules.
n See http://www.anvisa.gov.br/eng/index.htm
Sector 4: The Environmental Institute (Brazilian Institute for Natural Resources and the Environment) issued
Noise Level labeling scheme also known as SELO RUIDO:
Mandatory List:
n Vacuum cleaner;
n Mixer;
n Hair dryer.
General characteristics
Participation of some certification bodies;
Testing: only in accredited laboratories in Brazil;
Samples: collected from local dealers in Brazil;
Noise level certificate: issued by the certification body;
Directly applicable to the use of the Selo Ruido label authorized by the Environmental Institute by a Brazilian legal declaration or importer.
See http://www.ibama.gov.br/
for details.
Brazil Certification Structure:
Brazil Certification process:
INMETRO (all types of products, except telecom products)
Telecommunications Bureau (telecommunications products)
Brazil Registration process (usually it is represented locally) :
ANVISA (Medical Devices)
Telecommunications Bureau (Telecommunications products)
Environmental Research Institute (Noise Labelling Scheme)
Brazilian standard:
ABNT/(all products, most of which are translated from IEC standards)
Telecommunications Bureau (Telecommunications products)
Laboratory Accreditation (17025 Audit) : INMETRO
