Overview
INMETRO, the Brazilian regulatory agency, has published Ordinance No. 6, effective immediately as of January 5th, 2022. This ordinance specifically addresses regulations concerning product noise level testing.
Revoked Ordinances
This new ordinance revokes two prior ordinances:
- No. 430, dated August 16, 2012, published in the Federal Official Gazette on August 20, 2012, section 1, page 152.
- No. 388, dated August 6, 2013, published in the Official Gazette on August 8, 2013, section 1, pages 68 to 69.
Noise Level Ratings
| Level | NL= Noise Level Rating in Decibels | Sound Power Level Rating for Vacuum Cleaner | Level | Sound Power Level Rating for Blenders | Level | Sound Power Level Rating for Hair Dryer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NL ≤ 80 | 1 | NL ≤ 85 | 1 | NL ≤ 78 | 1 |
| 2 | 80 < NL ≤ 84 | 2 | 85 < NL ≤ 88 | 2 | 78 < NL ≤ 81 | 2 |
| 3 | 84 < NL ≤ 88 | 3 | 88 < NL ≤ 92 | 3 | 81 < NL ≤ 85 | 3 |
| 4 | 88 < NL ≤ 92 | 4 | 92 < NL ≤ 95 | 4 | 85 < NL ≤ 88 | 4 |
| 5 | NR > 92 | 5 | NL > 95 | 5 | NR > 88 | 5 |
Art. 5: This ordinance enters into force on February 1, 2022.
For more information, you may refer to the INMETRO website - https://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/-/portaria-n-6-de-5-de-janeiro-de-2022-375508409.