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CSA International - Your one stop solution to certify your products for Brazil
CSA International's product testing & certification specialists will provide the knowledge and guidance you need to certify your electrical & electronic products for Brazil.

In Brazil, certification bodies must be accredited by INMETRO (National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality). Electrical & electronic products that meet Brazilian requirements and that are certified by an INMETRO accredited organization must carry the mandatory INMETRO Mark along with the mark of the certification organization, such as UCIEE. (União Certificadora para o Controle da Conformidade de Produtos, Processos ou Serviços).

CSA International laboratories can conduct testing and provide you with the CB (Certification Body) test reports so that your product can obtain the INMETRO mark plus the mark of the certifying organization.

Since Brazilian standards are mostly IEC (International Electro-technical Commission) based, CSA International can tie your Brazilian certification program with other applications like the CSA International Mark, GS Mark, CE Marking, CCC Mark, eliminating redundant testing and saving time and cost.

If you already have a Certification Body (CB) Report, CSA International can test any Brazilian national differences applicable to your electrical & electronic product.

The INMETRO Mark can be applied to both mandatory and voluntary Brazilian programs.

Mandatory products

Medical device
Circuit breakers
Electrical equipment used in hazardous locations
Equipment for gas systems (pressure regulators and hoses)
Switches, plugs and receptacles
Ballasts
Wires and cables

Voluntary products

Household appliances
IT equipment
Consumer electronics
Luminaires

Detailed information regarding certification in Brazil

Country	BRAZIL
Mandatory certification - Safety	Mandatory certification is required for insulated wires & cables to 750V, electro-medical equipment, hazardous location equipment, equipment for gas system, electrical cord and cable, protection device (circuit breaker, fuse, etc.) switches, voltage stabilizers, plug and socket. Voluntary certification is available for luminaires, capacitors, filters, household equipment, electronic appliances and components, alarm system and IT equipment. On Jan. 1, 2005, plugs must comply with standard NBR 14136 (based on IEC 60906-1). NEMA configurations are no longer accepted.
Certification body	Certification bodies must be accredited by INMETRO (National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality).
Safety standards	Brazil National Standard s (NBR). are primarily EC based. AC supply voltage is 110-127 V, 60 Hz and 220V, 60 HZ depending on location. Power supply cords must meet specific requirements for conformity assessment.
Mandatory certification mark	INMETRO Mark plus the mark of the certifying organization.
EMC requirement	Yes for specific products.
CSA test report acceptability	CSA CB test report is acceptable.
User manual in local language	Portuguese is required for mandatory certification. Portuguese, Spanish or English is acceptable for voluntary certification. Portuguese rating and label required.
Sample requirement	One sample for mandatory certification. Not required for voluntary certification.
Factory inspection requirement / CSA inspection report acceptability	Initial and follow-up factory inspections are required for mandatory certification. Initial factory inspection is performed by two Brazilian auditors and 1 from CSA. Follow up inspection can be done by CSA.
Delivery time at the certification body	Depends on product and certification requirements.