Approval for South America
Your Way onto the South American Market
The European economy has traditionally enjoyed a good reputation amongst South American nations - to the benefit of trade relations between the two regions. Some of the most successful EU exports include machinery and equipment, vehicles and parts, and electrical and pharmaceutical products. In order to supply your products to South American market, exporters should be aware of the local certification requirements. TUV Rheinland can assist you with advice and certification of your merchandise. Our experts will test your products for compliance with South American import regulations and provide you with relevant test reports and certificates.
Benefits at a Glance
With TÜV Rheinland product approval, you will:
- Benefit from a speedy introduction to the market of your choice
- Gain a lead over the global competition
- Save money - thanks to our experience and expertise
- Be in a control over shipping your goods with the required compliance documentation
- Benefit from fast turnaround and professional customer care services
Argentina
Argentina has a modular system for product approval. In most cases, products are simply checked every time they go through customs. Electrical products with S mark certification qualify for reduced market surveillance. Either TÜV Rheinland or CB test reports are accepted.
Brazil
The Brazilian Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality (INMETRO) is responsible for developing conformity assessment procedures and issuing accreditation. Standard procedures include:
- Safety Approval
- PROCEL method for testing energy efficiency
- SELO RUIDO procedure for measuring noise emissions
Household Appliances
As of July 2011, all electrical household appliances must be tested for conformity with the international standard IEC 60335-2-x. Optional authorisation for various products is also possible. The certificates are valid for 2 to 5 years, depending on the product type. Extensions are possible on the basis of twice yearly inspections - which include select security checks.
Telecommunications
Telecommunication products in Brazil require approval and registration by authorised specialists. The national telecommunications agency ANATEL - Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações - carries out these procedures.
Medical Products
Medical products in Brazil must also be approved by INMETRO. They must also be registered with ANVISA, the Brazilian Ministry of Health. For more information, please consult our Web pages on medical products and technology or contact our Birmingham office.