Are you planning to get your products Type Approved in Brazil? If so, it’s important to be aware of the potential delays caused by upcoming holiday closures.
As the holiday season approaches, it’s common for regulatory agencies, certification bodies, and testing laboratories in Brazil to close their doors to celebrate Christmas and New Year. This means that if you’re in the process of obtaining Type Approval for your products or planning to submit applications during this time, you should prepare for extended lead times.
Many OCDs and testing laboratories have sent notice they plan to be closed for Christmas and New Year. These closures typically take place from December 24th through January 1st, with some variations in specific dates depending on individual organizations.
In addition to the Christmas and New Year closures, Brazil hosts the world-famous Carnival, which is a significant cultural and festive event in the country. In 2024, the Carnival week will be from February 9th to February 17th. During the Carnival week, many offices, including regulatory agencies and certification bodies, may close or operate with reduced staff. This can affect the processing of Type Approval applications and related services. Therefore, if your Type Approval process coincides with this period, it’s essential to plan accordingly and be aware of potential delays.
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