Overview of Resolution No. 169/2018

Resolution No. 169/2018 revokes and ratifies regulations related to Electrical Safety, both before and after Resolution No. 171/16.

This new resolution ensures compliance of electrical equipment marketed in Argentina with requirements for a high level of protection to the health and safety of the residents and goods. It establishes a series of provisions and obligations for the manufacturer, importer, and marketer. Non-compliance will result in the withdrawal of electrical equipment from the market among other established sanctions.

Applicability

It specifies in which cases the present resolution will not be applicable to electrical equipment, sources, chargers, and transformers, describing the manner in which monitoring of certified electrical equipment will be carried out.

Exemptions and Testing Requirements

Establishes causes for exemption to product safety certification, as well as the requirements for testing imported electrical equipment. It should be noted that this measure repeals Secretary of Commerce’s Resolution No. 171/16 among other related regulations.

Effective Date

The Resolution was published on March 28, 2018, and will become effective within 60 calendar days.