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ANATEL Announces New Certification Process for Telecommunications Products

Published /Brazil

Introduction

On March 19, ANATEL published the DRAFT PUBLIC CONSULTATION to define the new certification process for telecommunications products.

Affected Products and Proposed Changes

Below is the list of affected products and the proposed changes:

FamilyProductsCertification ProcessNotes
ANTENNAPoint to Point AntennaDocument reviewThe tests may be carried out in a laboratory, national or ILAC member.
CONNECTOROptical Terminal BoxDocument reviewThe tests may be carried out in a laboratory, national or ILAC member.
Fiber Optic ConnectorDocument reviewThe tests may be carried out in a laboratory, national or ILAC member.
Coaxial Cable ConnectorDocument reviewThe tests may be carried out in a laboratory, national or ILAC member.
Overhead Splice Set for Optical CablesDocument reviewThe tests may be carried out in a laboratory, national or ILAC member.
RF deviceDevice with cellular networkLocal TestingPeriodic renewal every 2 years and ISO.
Cellular MobileLocal TestingPeriodic renewal every 2 years and ISO.
Restricted Radiation TransceiverLocal TestingPeriodic renewal every 2 years and ISO.
MODEMADSL Digital ModemLocal TestingPeriodic renewal every 2 years and ISO.
Mobile phone accessoriesPowerbankLocal TestingPeriodic renewal every 2 years and ISO.
Battery Mobile phoneLocal TestingPeriodic renewal every 2 years and ISO.
ChargerLocal TestingPeriodic renewal every 2 years and ISO.

Public Consultation

The public consultation will be available for 20 days, and if approved will be implemented in the next 6 months. For more details please contact our team at (408) 465-7331.

Brazil Quick Facts

Regulatory AgencyANATEL (Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações)
Certification TypeMandatory
License ValidityTechnical compliance certificate: 2 to 3 years
Application LanguagePortuguese
Legal License HolderRequired
In-country Testing RequirementRequires testing

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