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RESOLUTION 92/98

Resolution 92/98 mandates requirements for specified electrical products and was implemented in three phases to allow for a gradual adaptation to the law. The first phase required that the manufacturer issue a declaration of conformity and that an Argentine technical professional approve the evaluation performed on the product. The second phase became more stringent in that the evaluation of the product to applicable requirements be performed by a laboratory recognized by the Argentine Government and accredited by the OAA (Argentine Accreditation Organization) and a Certificate of Conformity to Type be obtained from the laboratory. The third phase further requires that a certification mark, referred to as the S Mark (see below), from the aforementioned organization be present on the product.

When complying with Phase III, the manufacturer has three options for conformity assessment: Mark, Type or Lot certification. For materials used in electric installations and buildings (e.g. insulation tapes, wiring, etc.) the only option is Mark certification.

If a decision must be made between Mark, Type or Lot certification, the following should be considered:

  • Mark certification is best suited for frequent and long term shipment schedule;
  • Type certification is best suited for occasional or limited shipment schedule; and
  • Lot certification is best suited for one time or unknown shipment schedule.

The scope of Resolution 92/98 covers most electrical and electronic equipment that falls within the electrical rating range of 50-1000 Vac and 50-1500 Vdc. Current and power limitations of the scope are 63 A and 5 kVA respectively.

The following products, although rated less than 50 V, must comply:

  1. luminaries and supply systems for luminaries, supplied by sources connected to a line of more than 50 V of alternate current
  2. dichroic lamps and their lamp holders
  3. manual portable tools
  4. fence electrifiers
  5. muscular electro-stimulators which complement physical activity

The following products are exempt from Resolution 92/98:

  • All electrical products or materials specifically designed for exclusive use in road vehicles, ships, airships, railroads and other means of transport
  • Medical, dentistry and laboratory diagnostic equipment, parts and accessories, used for treatment and prevention. However the following medical devices are not exempt:
    1. Ambient lighting for clinical use
    2. Clinical beds and stretchers
    3. Dental furniture and similar equipment which include electrical devices
  • Industrial process equipment of goods that require trained operators, except portable devices
  • Industrial equipment and apparatus for measurement and control and automation of operations and processes
  • Equipment and parts for use in research, development, and quality control laboratories (except when also applied to teaching)
  • Data process equipment under Article 7 of Resolution 173, published on March 15, 1999
  • Memory units, except those that require an external power supply
  • Telecommunication equipment, auxiliary and associated apparatus, except subscriber terminals of any type
  • Telecommunication control and adaptation units and signal conversion units
  • Telephone and wireless exchange equipment, except private telephone systems with an internal line capacity of equal to or less than 25
  • Professional equipment for radio-telephony, wireless or broadcasting
  • Internal modems used to transmit data, or external types used for public services, TV or radiocommunications
  • Low signal cable and conductors intended for audio, video and data transmission
  • All types of lamps greater than 1000 W
  • Material designed specifically for generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy under the control of Public Service Companies, excluding electrical energy meters
  • Command dialog, detection and protection devices used in machinery or industrial installations

Resolution 92/98 requires compliance with IRAM and/or IEC standards. IRAM standards are primarily based on International standards (IEC and ISO).

UL SERVICES

UL's affiliate has been accredited by the OAA and recognized by the DNCI, making it an official Certification Organization in Argentina.

UL Argentina can now certify all products under Resolution 92/98, including information technology equipment (printers, scanners, monitors, etc.), household appliances, luminaries (e.g., lighting fixtures) and audio/video equipment. Argentina has one of the fastest-growing economies in Latin America and relies heavily on imported products.

For clients seeking to apply DNCI's Safety Mark, the S Mark, UL Argentina can also authorize its use. In accordance with the rules for use of the S Mark and when following the Mark Certification compliance path, manufacturers will also be required to apply the mark of the Argentine Recognized Certification Organization that verified the product's compliance. UL customers will use the AR-UL Mark for Argentina.

For further information

Should you have questions about UL's Market Access Solutions in Argentina, require additional information or wish to pursue any of these services, please contact us.

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