Overview

The Republic of Argentina has recently reviewed Resolution No. 169/18, aiming to refine definitions and requirements concerning electrical equipment exempt from product safety certification.

Resolution No. 1495/23, which replaces Resolution No. 169/18, summarizes the following regulatory changes:

1. Definitions: New definitions are proposed, including terms such as Application Authority, Marketing, Marketer, Electrical Equipment, Manufacturer, Importer, Inputs, Testing Laboratories, Market, Certification Body, Spare Parts, Ideal Use, among others.
2. Changes in Article 3: A replacement for Article 3 is proposed to include key definitions clarifying the scope and responsibilities of actors involved in the commercialization of electrical equipment.
3. Modification in Article 13: It is suggested to replace Article 13, establishing exceptions to product safety certification. The possibility of presenting an Affidavit of Conformity is introduced for certain cases, such as electrical equipment for ideal use, spare parts, and supplies.
4. Incorporation of new articles: Articles 13 BIS and 13 TER are proposed, establishing additional exceptions for components intended exclusively for goods not covered by the resolution, and for electrical equipment intended exclusively for industrial applications or specific economic activities.
5. Validity periods: Validity periods are established for certificates issued by the National Directorate of Technical Regulations within the framework of exceptions.
6. Modification of Annex V: A proposal is made to replace Annex V, which will contain detailed information on the presentation of the Affidavit of Conformity.
7. Incorporation of Annex VI: A new Annex VI is included, presenting the Affidavit of Conformity model to be used by manufacturers or importers.

To review the aforementioned Annexes, you can access the following link: Bolletin Official - https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/294131/20230914