Contact GMAApproval for Brazil
The following provides a summary overview of Brazil's regulations and compliance system.
How UL Can Help You
UL can help you with any or all of the following to achieve compliance:
- Identify applicable requirements for your specific product or technology feature to comply with current regulations in safety, EMC, wireless, energy efficiency, etc.
- Provide pre-compliance testing during the design and development phase to determine compliance
- Assist in completion of applications and other required forms
- Test in our accredited labs or your qualified facilities to issue CB Test Report and Certificate with applicable national differences and other test reports for wireless, energy efficiency, etc.
- Handle entire submittal process including working with local testing and certification organizations
- Arrange for initial factory inspections that are required before certification issuance
- Coordinate verification testing on qualified products as needed
- Facilitate and expedite project progress with support of UL’s local team and/or partner
- Support renewal maintenance of certificates as needed
- User manual translation service when needed
Marks/Certifications
 UL-BR INMETRO Mark | Mandatory/Voluntary Mandatory or voluntary based on product type Validity Period of Certification 1 – 5 years based on product type Certification Organization UL Brazil | Safety UL CB test report/certificate accepted. Test report from ILAC- or IAAC-accredited laboratories accepted. EMC Not applicable except for medical and some ITE products. UL CB test report/certificate or third-party EMC test report accepted. Additional Requirements Initial and annual inspections Market surveillance (appliances and ITE) Local representative |
Product Scope
Scope of products covered by the above regulations include but not limited to the following:
- Information technology equipment
- Household and similar use appliances
- Lighting products
- Electric tools
- Medical devices
- Laboratory, test and measurement equipment
- Low-voltage electrical equipment
- Electrical wires and cables
- Switches for circuits, installation protective and connection devices
Marks/Certifications
 | Mandatory/Voluntary Mandatory Authority/Regulatory Body Agencia National de Telecomunicacoes (ANATEL) Marking of Certification Logo or Number Required? Yes Validity Period of Certification 2 years from CoC (Certificate of Conformity) issue (1 year for some devices) | Local Representative Required? Yes (Representative also needs a Bar Code License) Specific User Manual Requirements? Yes (Portuguese) End Product Testing Required When Using an Approved RF Module?* Yes * RF Performance Testing Required? Yes, in-country |
Product Scope
Scope of products covered by the above regulations include but not limited to those that contain the following radio/wireless technologies
- Bluetooth
- Keyless systems
- Wireless LAN
- WiMax
- UMTS
- GSM
- LTE
- ANT/ANT+
- ZigBee
*Requirement may be different depending on the product scope. For details, please contact us.
Marks/Certifications
Inmetro - Product | Mandatory/Voluntary Mandatory for products to be sold to Brazilian public companies only. Certification Organization Inmetro | Testing Option Inmetro accredited laboratory or by a laboratory under the Interamerican Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC) or the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) Additional Information All test reports must be in compliance with Brazilian national differences, which includes testing to the country voltages of 127 V or 220 V at 60 Hz. |
Product Scope
Scope of products covered by the above regulations include but not limited to the following:
- Desktop computer
- Integrated desktop computer
- Portable computer (notebook, laptop, and netbook).
Additional Information
Please note the information presented above represents a general overview and may not contain the most up-to-date information since regulatory requirements are changing frequently. For the latest information, please contact UL at gma@ul.com
