Argentina Updates Electrical Device Safety Regulations

Resolution Issuance

On 10/12/21, the Minister of Productive Development from Argentina issued Resolution No. 1038/2021.

This resolution updates Resolution No. 169/2018 regarding safety for electrical devices and addresses the following main points:

Modification of the minimum tests required for product compliance
Addition to mandatory certification for the following devices under 50V:
- A. Portable hand tools and lawn and garden machinery driven by electric motors.
- B. LED lights and LED mounting modules.
- C. Household appliances and kitchen equipment for heating, cutting, processing, or mixing food.
- D. Hand-held devices for skin and hair, such as razors and massage equipment.
The list of products subject to the new mandatory S-Mark Scheme will be implemented starting July 8th, 2022.
The power cords cannot apply for ideal use anymore; certification for this type of product will now be mandatory.

Regulatory Agency	ENACOM (Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones)
Certification Type	Mandatory
License Validity	3 Years
Application Language	Spanish
Legal License Holder	Required
In-country Testing Requirement	Depending on the product