Brazil's INMETRO energy efficiency certification has some noteworthy new developments in 2025, primarily involving updates to technical regulations for specific products like fans and refrigerators.

Core New Regulations for Brazil INMETRO Energy Efficiency Certification (2025):

  Detailed Explanation of New Regulations & Certification Process:

Beyond the new regulations, understanding the core process and other key requirements remains crucial.

1.Fan Regulation Revision: INMETRO initiated Public Consultation No. 16 in May 2025, aiming to revise Ordinance 299/2021 concerning fan energy efficiency assessment. This means certification requirements for fans may change in the future; the draft is currently in the consultation phase, and companies should monitor its final version and implementation date.

2.Refrigerator Energy Label Update: INMETRO published Ordinance No. 223/2025 on April 22, 2025, specifically amending energy efficiency requirements for refrigerators and similar equipment. This update primarily targets models with integrated ice makers and water dispensers on the door, adding specific standard consumption curves for such products, allowing the energy label to more accurately reflect their true energy consumption levels.

  Core INMETRO Energy Efficiency Certification Process:

For products requiring INMETRO energy efficiency certification, the standard process involves these key steps:

1.Confirm Certification Requirements: Check the latest mandatory product list (Portaria) from INMETRO to confirm if your product is listed.

2.Select a Certification Body (OCP): Submit the application to an INMETRO-accredited Certification Body.

3.Product Energy Efficiency Testing: Samples must be tested in laboratories located in and accredited by Brazil. Testing standards are Brazilian National Standards (ABNT NBR), mostly based on international standards but may have local differences.

4.Register & Affix Energy Label (PBE): After passing tests, register with INMETRO and obtain the energy label. The label must clearly show the A to G energy efficiency class and needs to be permanently affixed to the product.

We hope this summary of the new INMETRO energy efficiency regulations helps you better plan your exports. Please note that certification requirements and regulations may change; final confirmation via INMETRO or its authorized bodies before formal application is recommended.

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