On July 31st, 2020, ANATEL, the telecommunications regulatory body of Brazil, published Act No. 4088, replacing Act No. 2221. Act No. 4088 announces new labeling requirements, which will be fully in force on February 1st, 2021.

Main Changes:

a) The old labeling regulation (Act No. 2221) will remain valid until January 31st, 2021. After this date, labels under Act No. 2221 will not be accepted.

b) Starting from August 1st, 2021, all telecommunications products imported with the specified characteristics must comply with Act No. 4089, without exceptions.

c) The use of a QR CODE is allowed. If this format is selected, it must be present on both the product and the packaging.

d) E-labels are permitted for products with displays, such as tablets and mobile phones.

e) Products must be labeled in the country of origin prior to entering Brazil.

For more information and labeling details, please contact info@orbiscompliance.com - mailto:info@orbiscompliance.com or (408) 465-7331.

Based on the ANATEL website.