New PE Test Protocol for Air Conditioners Effective April 30, 2023

Published February 1, 2022/Chile

SEC published PE Test Protocol No. 1/37:2021. This newly created regulation will come into effect on April 30, 2023. The approval process must follow the scheme process according to the scheme selection. All manufacturers, importers, and marketers of air conditioners will need to comply with geothermal heat pump technology (heat pumps). Prior to commercialization in the country, these devices must present the respective Safety Approval Certificate and SEC Seal (QR Code).

Type Approval Impacted

Safety Approval

Approval Process Impact

Yes

Importation Process Impact

Labeling requirements updated

Type of Product Impacted

Air Conditioners

Regulatory Impact

Impact Type	Status
Top Priority
Type Certificate
Spectrum Bands
Import Changes (HS Codes)
Standard Changes
Product Changes
Label Changes

Chile Quick Facts

Regulatory Agency	Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones (SUBTEL)
Certification Type	Mandatory
License Validity	Indefinite
Application Language	Spanish
Legal License Holder	Not required
In-country Testing Requirement	No testing required

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