The global telecommunications market is becoming increasingly competitive, and ensuring safety and compliance with regulations is becoming a key element for businesses. In Brazil, one of the most important aspects related to introducing telecommunications products to the market is obtaining the Anatel certification. This article will outline the significance of the Anatel mark, the procedure for obtaining it, and the benefits that come from it.
What is the Anatel mark?
The Anatel mark is a certification symbol issued by the Agência Nacional De Telecomunicações, the National Telecommunications Agency of Brazil. It is a mandatory requirement for telecommunications products, guaranteeing compliance with local specifications as well as quality and safety standards.
Products with Anatel mark
Products requiring Anatel certification are divided into three categories:
- Terminal Equipment: This includes products such as cell phones, chargers for cell phones, and modems. Products must undergo annual retesting to demonstrate that no changes have occurred in their characteristics.
- Restricted Radiation Equipment: This category applies to WLAN, Bluetooth, or radar technology products. Products must undergo reevaluation every two years.
- Remaining Radio Equipment: Products in this category, such as mobile signal transmitters, cable connectors, and fiber optic cables, do not have to undergo further retesting or reevaluation.
What is ANATEL?
ANATEL, or the National Telecommunications Agency of Brazil (Agência Nacional De Telecomunicações), is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing the telecommunications sector in the country. ANATEL has a key relationship with Anatel certification, as this agency establishes the standards and requirements for the certification of telecommunications products in the Brazilian market.
ANATEL certifies products following the “Regulation on Certification and Approval,” approved by Resolution No. 242/2000. This regulation stipulates that the issuance of the homologation document is a mandatory prerequisite for the commercialization and use of telecommunications products in Brazil.
In the process of obtaining the Anatel certificate, in addition to ANATEL itself, the Designated Certification Organization (OCD) plays a significant role. It oversees the certification process, ensuring the product’s compliance with ANATEL requirements and ultimately issuing the certificate. Additionally, laboratory tests are required, which must be conducted by accredited laboratories following ANATEL guidelines.
Requirements and Procedure for obtaining the Anatel Mark – step by step guide
- Select the Designated Certification Organization (OCD), which will be responsible for conducting the product assessment and issuing the certificate of technical conformity. The OCD requires the submission of all relevant technical information about the product.
- Select an accredited laboratory to conduct product tests according to local regulations. Product samples must be provided for testing.
- Have tests conducted, including electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests, verifying compliance with regulations regarding radio frequency bands, functional tests, and electrical safety tests (SAR, if applicable).
- After the tests are conducted, the OCD reviews the application and test results and issues one of the technical conformity certificates, depending on the test outcomes.
- Upon obtaining the certificate of technical conformity, the OCD registers the product and the responsible company in the Certification and Homologation System (SCH), ANATEL’s database.
- ANATEL reviews the application and the issued certificate. If the documents are accepted, ANATEL issues the product homologation, allowing it to be sold in the Brazilian market.
Why is it worth obtaining the Anatel certification?
Obtaining the Anatel Mark is crucial for manufacturers aiming to enter and operate effectively in the Brazilian telecommunications market. Certification confirms the product’s compliance with local standards and builds customer trust.
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