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Chile Delays Implementation of Regulatory Protocols Amid COVID-19 Impact

Published /Chile

On April 8th, 2020, the Superintendency of Electricity and Fuel of Chile (SEC) announced a delay in the implementation of fifteen protocols that were scheduled for enforcement between June and December 2020 due to the effects of COVID-19.

Resolution N. 32354 publishes new enforcement dates, extending the implementation timeline by six months or more into 2021.

Affected Products

The type of products affected include:

  1. Luminaires
  2. Fuel valves
  3. Fuel cylinders
  4. Fuel generators
  5. Gas regulators
  6. Steam cleaners and more.

For a detailed list of the affected products, please see the attached document.

Important: Manufacturers and importers interested in adhering to these protocols prior to the effective date must wait until Certifying Bodies and laboratories are accredited.

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

Chile Quick Facts

Regulatory AgencySubsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones (SUBTEL)
Certification TypeMandatory
License ValidityIndefinite
Application LanguageSpanish
Legal License HolderNot required
In-country Testing RequirementNo testing required

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