On September 8, 2026, Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) will implement a significant operational change by migrating all certification and homologation procedures for telecommunications products to the new Certifica platform.

From this date, the previous Certification and Homologation Management System (SCH) will no longer accept new requests, and all stakeholders must use Certifica for conformity assessment and homologation processes. This migration affects manufacturers, importers, designated certification bodies, laboratories, and other agents involved in the certification of telecommunications products.

The Certifica platform centralizes the submission and tracking of certification and homologation procedures, aiming to streamline and modernize the process. Guidance documents and forms are available on Anatel's product certification page, and inquiries can be directed to the official email address provided by Anatel.

The change is strictly operational and does not alter technical requirements or conformity criteria. The announcement serves to inform users and stakeholders about the new operational procedures and the discontinuation of the SCH system for new applications.

Impact

Impact assessment: High.

Key reasons: Mandatory migration to the Certifica platform for all new certification and homologation requests.; Discontinuation of the SCH system for new submissions.; Broad effect on manufacturers, importers, certification bodies, and laboratories.; Centralization and digitalization of all procedural steps.

Who is affected?

All manufacturers, importers, designated certification bodies, testing laboratories, and other agents involved in the certification and homologation of telecommunications products in Brazil.

Conclusion:

Stakeholders must adapt their internal processes and ensure readiness to use the Certifica platform from September 8, 2026, to avoid delays or non-compliance in product approvals.