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New ANATEL Act No. 7280 Updates Telecommunications Product Approval Requirements

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Introduction

On December 3, 2020, ANATEL published the new Act No. 7280. This act serves as the Reference List of Telecommunications Products subject to approval by ANATEL, detailing the validity of certificates, certification schemes, and procedures.

Key Changes

Some important changes include:

  • Certificates for Cellular Mobile Phones, Cell Phone Chargers, and Cell Phone Batteries are now valid for 2 years; previously, they were only valid for 1 year.
  • Products that previously had certificates with indefinite validity will now require renewal every 3 years.
  • For certain products, ANATEL will accept a report from abroad (please consult us).

Effective Date

Act No. 7280 will take effect on June 1st, 2021.

Brazil Quick Facts

Regulatory AgencyANATEL (Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações)
Certification TypeMandatory
License ValidityTechnical compliance certificate: 2 to 3 years
Application LanguagePortuguese
Legal License HolderRequired
In-country Testing RequirementRequires testing

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