Introduction

Effective March 1st, Chile has introduced a new protocol governing the safety certification of electrical products incorporating electronic control devices communicating via radio frequency, specifically focusing on mandatory certification products like Home Automation systems.

This protocol, rooted in the international standard IEC 60669-2-1:2021 and Chilean legislation including Law No. 18.410:1985 and DS No. 298 of 2005 from the Ministry of Economy, Development, and Reconstruction, outlines rigorous requirements and procedures.

Key Features of the Protocol

• A defined table outlining tests based on the IEC 60669-2-1:2021 standard, categorizing defects as critical, major, or minor.
• Specification of sample size, acceptance level, and sampling plan for each certification system.
• Criteria for approving or rejecting products, ensuring adherence to safety standards.

Manufacturers, importers, and marketers of electrical products integrating electronic control devices communicating via radio frequency must now comply with these new requirements. This entails supplementing respective approval and safety monitoring certificates with test reports from the PE protocol N°8/11:2023.