Scope of this ESSENTIAL

This ESSENTIAL describes the EMC regulations for telecommunication products in Brazil, based on ANATEL Ato (Act) 1120 (2018).'

Abbreviations

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Analysis of regulatory requirements

Legislation in force for this PCT

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Scope of legislation

ANATEL Ato (Act) 1120 (2018). Act 1120, chapter 3: 3.1. The following provisions apply to telecommunications equipment. Other equipment that can perform telecommunications terminal functions or offer access to value added services, including the Internet, will be subject to specific regulations. 3.1.1. The Electromagnetic Disturbance Emission Requirements apply to equipment subject to compulsory approval. In the case of equipment that uses the radioelectric spectrum, the requirements for the emission of radiated electromagnetic disturbances described in this document are applicable only in the absence of requirements for intentional emission of radio frequency or spurious emission laid down in specific regulations on the product. 3.1.2. The Electromagnetic Disturbance Immunity Requirements apply to equipment classified as Category I and Category II Telecommunications Products, provided that they are intended for use by the general public (see item 10 ). 3.1.3. The Electromagnetic Disturbance Resistance Requirements apply to Category I and Category II Telecommunications Products, as long as they are intended for use by the general public. Definitions (Act 1120, chapter 10) 10.1. The following devices are examples of products intended for telecommunications users: 10.1.1. All equipment classified as Category I Telecommunications Products. 10.1.2. The equipment classified as Category II Telecommunications Products listed below: a) Restricted radiation equipment b) Modem for earth station c) Transceiver with spectral spreading d) Trunked digital transceiver - base e) Satellite SMM transceiver f) Fixed rural base transceiver g) MMDS transceiver - return h) Auxiliary radio broadcasting service transceiver i) Digital transceivers j) Fixed, mobile and portable transceivers - AM k) Fixed, mobile and portable transceivers - FM l) Autocine transmitter m) Remote control transmitter n) Digital transmitters o) Fixed and mobile and portable transmitters - AM p) Fixed and mobile and portable transmitters - FM Note: This list is only illustrative and may be expanded due to the identification of other products that are classifiable in the category II concept.'

Responsible actors

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Regulatory market access conditions for the actor(s)

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Penalty by this legislation

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Exemption clauses

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Sub-federal legislation of states/counties

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FTA/MRA status with EU

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Authority

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Market surveillance authority

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Link/Reference to other reference document(s)

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Comment on the comparability to EU legislation

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Hints

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Route to compliance

Formal and administrative requirements

Registration at related authority required?

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Local representative legally required?

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Equipment authorization (approval process)

Approval process (conformity assessment procedure)

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Is the IECEE CB Scheme accepted by the authority/approval body?

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Conformance document(s) to show compliance to the authority

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Conformance document validity and renewal

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Which documents are required by an approval body?

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Is a factory inspection legally required

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Hint to voluntary certification scheme

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Testing & Standards

Specific requirements for testing

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General information to the application of standards

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National Standardisation Organisation

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Is in-country testing legally required?

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Are national standards based on IEC/ISO standards?

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Acceptance of foreign test reports

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Regulatory labelling, markings and user information

Regulatory label (mandatory)

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Regulatory e-labelling allowed?

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Required information on the product and/or packaging

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User instructions language(s)

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User instruction requirements and specific compliance notes

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Digital user documentation allowed?

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Warnings, symbols

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Hints

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Code, Continent	BRA, South America
Economic Area	MERCOSUR/MERCOSUL
Official Language	Portugese - Constitution of 1988, Article 13 | https://www.jusbrasil.com.br/topicos/10640315/artigo-13-da-constituicao-federal-de-1988
Standard Institute	ABNT (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas) | https://www.abnt.org.br/
HS Codemember	Yes, since 1981