{"id":5335,"date":"2026-05-18T03:32:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T03:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/media.narmadi.com\/en\/?p=5335"},"modified":"2026-05-18T03:32:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T03:32:03","slug":"applicant-for-brazil-type-approval","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/media.narmadi.com\/en\/r\/5335\/applicant-for-brazil-type-approval\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Should Be an Applicant for Brazil Type Approval?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When selling telecommunications products in a country, the applicant plays a crucial role. Therefore, it is important to ensure that you meet the criteria of an applicant for a Brazil type approval before submitting your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brazil\u2019s National Telecommunications Agency establishes the criteria of an applicant for Brazil type approval. This agency is known as ANATEL, which stands for \u201cAg\u00eancia Nacional de Telecomunica\u00e7\u00f5es\u201d in Portuguese.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The applicant for Brazil type approval is responsible for ensuring that the devices they submit meet the established safety and quality standards. So, who can apply for ANATEL certification? This article explains the requirements to help you better understand the applicant’s criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applicant Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The status of an applicant for Brazil type approval is the initial stage that every certification applicant must complete. Several criteria must be met to determine eligibility for certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Failure to meet these criteria will result in your certification application not being processed. Therefore, you must meet the criteria established by ANATEL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applicant for Brazil type approval must be registered local companies. This makes it a concern for foreign companies to have a partner who can act as the certificate holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applicant for Brazil Type Approval<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Who can be an applicant for Brazil type approval? ANATEL requires that only local companies may apply for certification. These may include local manufacturers, importers, or authorized local representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foreign companies wishing to apply for certification must appoint a registered company to act as their local representative. These may include importers or service providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Local manufacturers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Local manufacturers are telecommunications product manufacturers based in Brazil. These entities may be companies that produce products domestically or serve as facilities for foreign manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, it is the local manufacturer who will manage the certification process from submission through to the issuance of the certificate. They are also responsible for ensuring that the goods can be distributed throughout Brazil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Importir<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An importer is the party responsible for importing goods from the brand owner into Brazil. They handle the entire import process, including customs duties and taxes on the goods to be traded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Local representative <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A local representative is a Brazilian company selected by a foreign manufacturer to assist with the certification application. This can be an agent partner or an importer acting as the certificate holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An importer designated as a local representative will handle the entire process from certification application to the importation of goods. Agent partners can typically also assist with the import process by partnering with other importers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, Dimulti acts as an agent partner that you can designate as your local representative. We will assist you in managing the entire certification process from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Things that Must Be Considered by the Applicant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know which entities are eligible to be an applicant for Brazil type approval, there are several factors the applicant must consider to ensure the certification process runs smoothly.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Understanding the process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ANATEL certification application process is quite complex, as it combines two methods\u2014local testing and documentation\u2014into a single application process. This process also takes a considerable amount of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, you will not only be dealing with the document requirements for Brazil type approval<\/a>. You will also be responsible for shipping samples and managing the local testing process.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lack of understanding of these requirements will inevitably lead to delays in the certification process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Understanding applicable standards and regulations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Regulations regarding technical standards for telecommunications products are dynamic. They may change as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, an applicant for Brazil type approval must stay updated on the latest regulatory developments. This ensures your devices always comply with current standards and regulations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Hiring a certification consultant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned earlier, Dimulti can act as your local representative for Brazil type approval. Partnering with us means you no longer need to worry about the two points above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With over 17 years of experience, we will take full responsibility for all processes and standards applicable in Brazil. We will assist you in managing all aspects of the certification process and ensure it runs smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our international network extends not only to Brazil but across various regions. With this, we are ready to assist you in the RF type approval certification process worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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