Certification introduction

INMETRO is the abbreviation of Brazil's National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality, and its full name is "The National Institute for Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality". It is responsible for the certification qualification review of various product certification bodies (CB). In addition, INMETRO will also define various types of products and their corresponding requirements under this certification program. INMETRO certification under its control covers safety and energy efficiency. INMETRO is not only Brazil's compulsory certification mark, but also Brazil's national certification agency. It is responsible for the supervision and audit of its authorized qualification certification agencies and laboratories, as well as the implementation and implementation of the Brazilian standard certification system. develop.

INMETRO certification basic information

Technical information: Voltage frequency AC127V-220V/60HZ, plug ABNT NBR NM 60884-1:2004
Whether it is mandatory: mandatory + voluntary
Certificate validity period: based on the product, divided into 2 years/3 years/5 years (3 years for home appliances)
Factory inspection requirements: first factory inspection + annual audit (for both manufacturers and Brazilian buyers)
Certificate holder requirements: local agency required

Applicable product range
Many types of products, including electronic medical devices, household appliances, toys, auto parts, tires and wheels, etc., need to obtain INMETRO certification to enter the Brazilian market.
Product certification in Brazil is divided into two types: compulsory certification and voluntary certification.

mandatory categories
· Steel Pipe
· Cast iron pipe accessories
· Wire rope
· Automobile and motorcycle tires, wheels, batteries, shock absorbers, fuel pumps, horns, engine pistons, piston rings, piston pins, circlips, safety glass lamp auto parts
· Active medical devices
· Circuit interrupters
· Live equipment used in explosive environments (explosion-proof certification)
· Gas system related equipment (pressure reducing valve and rubber hose)
· Switches, plugs and sockets
· Electronic ballast
· Wires and cables
· Voltage regulator
· Home appliance
· IT equipment
Voluntary Category
· Industrial valves
· Building materials, etc.
energy efficiency label
· Three-phase motor
· Photovoltaic modules, etc.

Application process
1. The applicant submits an application to the laboratory
2. The laboratory customer service staff will accept the application and issue a test notification. The applicant needs to prepare 3 samples.
3. The applicant submits samples for testing. If the test is qualified, the laboratory will issue a test report.
4. Arrange factory inspections and on-site audits (2 Brazilian on-site auditors)
5. If the audit is qualified, an on-site audit report will be issued and submitted to the agency for evaluation.
6. If the report is evaluated as qualified, a certificate will be issued.

Follow-up supervision and review:
According to Brazilian legislation, different products have different supervisory audit cycles, generally 6/9/12 months. The process is as follows:
Importer review
sampling
Factory audit
Laboratory evaluation (if applicable)
Witness the test (if applicable)
Importer review
Certification Process Review
Update certificate

Application information
1. Test application form
2. Product instructions and operating manual (Portuguese)
3. Electrical schematic diagram
4. Parts, material list and their manufacturers
5. Parts specifications
cycle cost

Brazil INMETRO certification cycle
1. Some products are more complex, the process is more cumbersome, and the cycle is long, such as auto parts and car tires. If the whole process is not smooth, it will be difficult to complete it in a year. Even for ordinary products, it will take more than 4 months.
2. The cycle for non-mandatory products is about more than 2 months. Generally, if it involves factory inspection, it will take more than 4 months.

Brazil INMETRO certification fees
For general products, the overall price is RMB 80,000 to RMB 90,000;
Some are more expensive, such as car tires, which cost more than 200,000 yuan in total.