On October 12, 2021, the Secretary of Commerce in Argentina published Resolution 1038/2021 to introduce several changes to the previous Resolution 169/2018 for Electrical Safety Certification.
The main changes are as follows:
Article 2 defines a new scope of electrical products under 50V that will require mandatory Electrical Safety Certification including:
From October 12th, 2021
- Led lamps and led-mounted modules
From October 11th, 2022
- Hand tools, transportable, and lawn and garden machinery, powered by electric motor
- Manual products for skin and hair care (razors, massage equipment, among others
- Household electrical kitchen equipment that performs the functions of heating, cutting, processing or blending food or beverages
Article 10 states the surveillance scheduling have been revised:
- S-Type Certification Scheme (System No. 4) surveillances will be required every 6 months
- S-Mark Certification Scheme (System No. 5) surveillances will be required every 12 months
The list of products subject to the mandatory S-Mark Scheme (System No. 5) has been updated and will be put into effect from July 8, 2022.
If you would like more information on Argentina electrical safety certification, please contact iCertifi.