Understanding the entire process of local testing for Brazil type approval is crucial for manufacturers. This is one of the necessary steps in the ANATEL certification process.
Local testing for Brazil type approval is mandated by Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency. This agency is known as ANATEL, which stands for “Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações” in Portuguese. It is this agency that sets all certification requirements.
Safety and quality standards for telecommunications products are ensured through this testing. This article will provide everything you need to know about local testing for Brazil type approval.
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Local testing for RF Type Approval
Applying for Radio Frequency (RF) type approval involves several steps. There are three commonly used methods: local testing, paperwork, and a combination of the two.
Each country’s regulatory authority has its own policies regarding which method to use. Some countries offer the option to choose between these three methods, while others require only one of them.
Brazil is one of the countries that requires a combination of local testing and documentation. Therefore, local testing must be conducted at a local laboratory.
This process requires samples to be submitted by the applicant for Brazil type approval. The number of samples will depend on the type of device and the type of testing performed.
Local Testing for Brazil Type Approval
Local testing for Brazil type approval is a mandatory requirement. This process is conducted after the evaluation documents have been submitted.
At this stage, the authorities will determine which tests require local testing to meet Brazilian standards. Whether the tests involve Radio Frequency (RF), Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), or safety will depend on the results of existing international laboratory tests.
Due to differences in standards, applicants cannot fully rely on test reports obtained from international testing laboratories. Generally, applicants only need to provide one test report among the three mentioned tests.
The remaining tests will be conducted at a local Brazilian laboratory. Local testing requires samples to be submitted.
The quantity and type of samples will depend on the laboratory’s analysis of the submitted documents. Laboratories also have their own policies regarding sample requirements.
For this information, we always communicate with the laboratory. This is because each product will have different requirements.
1. Document Requirements
Before conducting local testing for Brazil type approval, you must submit documents for evaluation. These documents must be submitted to ANATEL before the test samples are submitted.
The following are the document requirements for Brazil type approval:
- Product technical documentation,
- Test reports
- User manual in Portuguese,
- Labels,
- Declaration of conformity,
- Power supply information,
- Internal and external photos,
- Schematics/diagrams
- Valid ISO 9001 certificate of the manufacturing site, issued in Portuguese or accompanied by a sworn (certified) translation into Portuguese
2. Testing Laboratory Requirements
Local testing for Brazil type approval is conducted by ANATEL-accredited laboratories (OCD-accredited laboratories). Designated Certification Bodies or Organismo de Certificação Designado (OCDs) are legally established technical bodies that, by delegation from ANATEL.
This body is authorized to conduct conformity assessment procedures for telecommunications products within the scope of mandatory certification and to issue the corresponding certificates of conformity.
List of OCDs
The following is a list of OCDs that can be used for local testing for Brazil type approval:
| OCD Name | Adress |
| ABCP CERTIFICADORA DE PRODUTOS LTDA | Av Dr. Hilário Pereira de Souza, 406, anexo 492 – salas 2608 e 2609 – Centro – Osasco/SP. |
| ACERT ORGANISMO DE CERTIFICACAO DE PRODUTOS EM SISTEMAS | Av. Franklin Roosevelt, 194-Gr:405, Castelo – Rio de Janeiro/RJ |
| ACTA – CERTIFICAÇÕES LTDA | Av. Franklin Roosevelt, 194-Gr:405, Castelo – Rio de Janeiro/RJ |
| ASSOCIAÇÃO LMP CERTIFICAÇÕES | Av. Antonio Artioli, 570 – sala 48A – Swiss Park – Condomínio ZUG, Campinas/SP |
| ASSOCIAÇÃO NCC CERTIFICAÇÕES DO BRASIL | Av. Orosimbo Maia, 360 – sala 111 – Centro – Campinas/SP |
| ASSOCIAÇÃO VERSYS DE TECNOLOGIA | Av. José Rocha Bomfim, 214 – Bloco D, Cj. 126 – Loteamento Center Santa Genebra, Campinas/SP |
| BR APPROVAL – ASSOCIAÇÃO TÉCNICA DE CERTIFICAÇÃO | Rua Treze de Maio, 34 – sala A, Bairro Santa Cecília, Paulínia/SP |
| BraCert – BRASIL CERTIFICACOES LTDA | R. Embiruçu, nº 250, Alphaville, Campinas/SP |
| BRICS Certificações de Sistemas de Gestões e Produtos Ltda | Rua Dr. Ramos de Azevedo, 159 – Sala 1802, Centro, Guarulhos/SP |
| CCPE – CENTRO DE CERTIFICAÇÃO DE PRODUTOS ELETRÔNICOS | Rodovia SC 370, km 168 – Pouso Alto, Gravatal/SC |
| CTCP – CENTRO TECNOLÓGICO DE CERTIFICAÇÃO E PESQUISA | Av. das Américas, 700, bloco 3, sala 119 – Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro/RJ |
| DEKRA CERTIFICATION B.V. | Rod. Dom Pedro I, Km 87 – Unid. 20 – Condomínio Empresarial Barão de Mauá – Ponte Alta, Atibaia/SP |
| DEKRA TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION LTDA | Rod. Dom Pedro I, Km 87 – Unid. 20 – Condomínio Empresarial Barão de Mauá – Ponte Alta, Atibaia/SP |
| FUNDAÇÃO CPqD | Rod. Campinas – Mogi-Mirim km 118,5, Campinas/SP |
| FUNDAÇÃO VANZOLINI | Rua Camburiú, 255 – Alto da Lapa, São Paulo/SP |
| ICC – INSTITUTO DE CERTIFICAÇÕES E CONFORMIDADES | Rua Conceição, 233 – Andar 14, Sala 1414, Centro, Campinas/ SP |
| INTERTEK DO BRASIL | Rua Doutor Cochrane, 7 – 6º andar, Paquetá, Santos/SP |
| INSTITUTO ALPHAGEOS DE TECNOLOGIA – IAT | Rua João Ferreira de Camargo, 601 – Bairro Tamboré, Barueri/SP |
| INSTITUTO BRASIL DE TECNOLOGIA – IBRTEC | SCN – Setor Comercial Norte, Quadra 01, Bloco F, Loja 133 – Ed. América Office Tower, Brasília/DF |
| INSTITUTO DE PESQUISAS ELDORADO | Av. Alan Turing, nº 275, Cid. Universitária – Barão Geraldo – Campinas/SP |
| IPDE – INSTITUTO DE PESQUISA, DESENVOLVIMENTO E EDUCAÇÃO | SHCN-309 Bl. B – Salas 104, 106 e 108, Brasília/DF |
| IQA – INSTITUTO DA QUALIDADE AUTOMOTIVA | Rua Nicolau Barreto, 643 – Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo/SP |
| MASTER Associação de Avaliação de Conformidade Telecom | Av. João Baldin, 464 – Betel, Paulínia/SP |
| MODERNA TECNOLOGIA LTDA | Av. Barão de Itapura, 1518 – Sala 2 – Térreo – Ed. Empire Center – Botafogo – Campinas/SP |
| NCC CERTIFICAÇÕES DO BRASIL LTDA | Av. Orosimbo Maia, 360 – sala 111 – Centro – Campinas/SP |
| OCP-TELI – ORGANIZAÇÃO CERTIFICADORA | Av. Afonso Pena, 3924 – Sala 608 – Bairro Cruzeiro, Belo Horizonte/MG |
| PCN DO BRASIL TELECOMUNICAÇÕES | Rua Caldas Júnior – Número 20 – Sala 44 – Centro Histórico – Porto Alegre/RS |
| QC CERTIFICAÇÕES LTDA | Avenida Antonio Artioli, 570 – sala 9 Cond. FLIMS B2 – Swiss Park, Campinas – SP |
| SCITEC CERTIFICAÇÕES | Avenida Thiago Antunes Teixeira, N° 300, Bairro Bela Vista, Palhoça/SC |
| SEVEN COMPLIANCE LTDA | Av. Sinhá Moreira, 220 – sala 02, centro, Santa Rita do Sapucaí/MG |
| SGS DO BRASIL LTDA | Av. Piracema, 1.341 – Galpão Horizon 2 andar – parte A, Tamboré, Barueri/SP |
| TECPAR – INSTITUTO DE TECNOLOGIA DO PARANÁ | Rua Professor Algacyr Munhoz Mader, 3775, Curitiba/PR |
| TÜV RHEINLAND BRASIL | Av. Francisco Matarazzo, 1400 – Torre Milano – 6° Andar, Água Branca, São Paulo/SP |
| UL DO BRASIL CERTIFICAÇÕES | Av. Engenheiro Luís Carlos Berrini, 105 – 23º Andar, Cj. 231, Edif. Berrini One, São Paulo/SP |
| UL DO BRASIL LTDA | Av. Engenheiro Luís Carlos Berrini, 105 – 23º Andar, Cj. 231, Edif. Berrini One, São Paulo/SP |
Pre-testing Testing to Avoid Failure
Local testing for Brazil type approval requires that submitted samples meet all required testing parameters. To prevent losses and delays in the certification process, you need to avoid failure during the lab testing process.
The way to avoid this is by conducting pre-testing. Partnering with Dimulti will assist you in this process. We provide pre-testing services for every product undergoing RF testing.
Pre-testing ensures compliance with the destination country’s technical standards. Even if issues arise, you can immediately identify areas requiring correction to ensure compliance with technical standards.
We prioritize transparency; you can monitor the pre-testing process directly via teleconference. This also streamlines our process, particularly regarding product Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
