Resolution 26/2025, issued on February 24, 2025, aims to update, and simplify several aspects related to technical regulations and product conformity assessment in Argentina.
This resolution is based on a series of previous regulations, including Decree No. 50 of 2019 and its amendments, as well as several resolutions issued by the Secretariat of Industry and Commerce and other departments of the Ministry of Economy.
The resolution mentions that, through Resolution No. 237 of August 2024, the General Framework for Conformity Assessment for technical regulations applicable within the scope of the Secretariat of Industry and Commerce was approved. However, due to the difficulties faced by the sectors involved in implementing the "Conformity Mark", the deadline for this obligation to be enforced is extended until October 1, 2025. Regarding energy efficiency labeling, Resolution No. 438 of November 2024 is amended. Now, manufacturers and importers must ensure compliance with energy efficiency requirements through a Sworn Declaration of Conformity and an established assessment procedure. They must ensure that products bear the corresponding label and provide this information to consumers through a QR code on the label. The obligation to create a database to collect information on energy efficiency is eliminated, thus simplifying the procedures.
**WHY? **
Resolution 26/2025 of the Secretariat of Industry and Commerce of the Ministry of Economy of Argentina is of high impact as it seeks to simplify and harmonize technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures, which reduces administrative complexity and facilitates compliance for companies. This can have a positive impact on competitiveness and internal and external trade.
The extension of the deadline to implement the "Marking of Conformity" until October 1, 2025, alleviates the difficulties faced by the sectors involved, allowing them to gradually adapt to new demands.
The inclusion of new products and technical standards in Annex II of Resolution No. 236/24 ensures that construction materials comply with more up-to-date quality and safety standards, which directly impacts the construction industry.
The modification of energy efficiency labeling simplifies procedures for manufacturers and importers, by eliminating the need for a centralized database and allowing information to be provided through QR codes. This facilitates transparency and access to information for consumers.
The repeal of previous resolutions that were already suspended eliminates confusion and regulatory complexity, contributing to clearer and more efficient regulation.
**WHO? **
Therefore, it directly impacts Manufacturing and Importing Companies, the Construction Industry, Consumers, and Public Administration.
**CONCLUSION: **
The impact is significant for the economic sectors involved, especially in terms of regulatory simplification and adaptation to new quality and safety standards. However, the level of impact may vary depending on the capacity of companies to adapt to changes and the effectiveness in implementing the new regulations.
Regulatory Impact
| Impact Type | Status |
|---|---|
| Top Priority | |
| Type Certificate | |
| Spectrum Bands | |
| Import Changes (HS Codes) | |
| Standard Changes | |
| Product Changes | |
| Label Changes |