Brazil's INMETRO energy efficiency certification involves specific standards and schemes. Below is consolidated core information as of 2025, covering main product categories, certification standards, key processes, and latest developments to help you fully understand this mandatory requirement.
INMETRO Energy Efficiency Certification Core Information:
INMETRO Energy Efficiency Certification is regulated by the National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality (INMETRO). Key points include:
·Certification Nature: It is a Mandatory Certification, a prerequisite for market access for listed products.
·Certificate Issuance: The energy efficiency certificate is issued directly by INMETRO.
·Certificate Validity: Typically 5 years, for example, for appliance products like air conditioners and refrigerators.
·Annual Surveillance: Certified companies must undergo annual surveillance audits, including market sampling, to maintain certificate validity.
INMETRO Energy Efficiency Certification Main Product Scope & Standards:
Products requiring INMETRO energy efficiency certification are mainly high-energy-consumption categories. The table lists some typical products and their core energy efficiency standards:
Product CategorySpecific Product ExamplesCore Energy Efficiency Standard/Ordinance (As of 2025)Household AppliancesRefrigerators, FreezersPortaria INMETRO 563/2022Air ConditionersPortaria INMETRO 143/2015 (assesses SEER value)Washing MachinesPortaria INMETRO 108/2022Lighting ProductsLED Lamps, LuminairesPortaria INMETRO 389/2014 (has specific efficacy requirements)Industrial EquipmentThree-phase Motors, Photovoltaic ModulesSpecific energy efficiency labeling schemes
Important Note:
·Energy Label (PBE): After passing testing, products must affix the official INMETRO energy efficiency label, clearly displaying the A to G energy ·efficiency grade.
Label Affixing Requirements: The label must be permanently attached to the product using durable, moisture-resistant, and wear-resistant materials and cannot be easily removed.
INMETRO Certification Process & Requirements:
1.Confirm Certification Requirements: The primary step is to check the latest mandatory product list (Portaria) published by INMETRO to confirm if your product is listed.
2.Select a Certification Body (OCP): Submit the application to an INMETRO-accredited Certification Body.
3.Prepare Technical Files: This is the foundation for review. Typically required:
·Product Technical Specification Sheet
·User Manual in Portuguese
·Circuit Diagrams
·List of Critical Components
4.Product Energy Efficiency Testing: Samples must be tested in locally accredited laboratories in Brazil. Testing standards are Brazilian National Standards (ABNT NBR), which, although mostly based on international standards, have local differences.
5.Register & Affix Energy Label (PBE): After passing tests, register with INMETRO and obtain the energy efficiency label.
⚠️Important Reminders & Latest Developments:
1.Local Representative Requirement: Non-Brazilian companies must apply through a Brazilian local importer or agent as the legal representative.
2.Regulatory Dynamics: INMETRO technical regulations are continuously updated. Companies need to stay vigilant.
·Refrigerators: INMETRO published Ordinance No. 223/2025 in April 2025, specifically revising energy efficiency requirements for refrigerator models with ice makers and water dispensers on the door.
·Fans: Public Consultation No. 16 was initiated in May 2025, proposing revisions to conformity assessment requirements for desk, wall, and other fans; currently under consultation.
·Air Conditioners: INMETRO also issued Public Consultation No. 10 in April 2025, suggesting revisions to air conditioner conformity assessment requirements.
We hope this overview of standards and schemes for Brazil's INMETRO energy efficiency certification aids in your planning and decision-making. Please note, before formally applying, it is strongly recommended to confirm the latest requirements through INMETRO official channels or its authorized bodies.
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