Facing Argentina's new certification regulations, many companies feel confused, but this also presents an opportunity to outperform competitors.

Demand for smart automotive products is growing in Argentina, but market entry requires passing two independent certification processes: Argentina's own new Conformity Assessment certification and Google's global Android Auto certification.

These two systems have different scopes, processes, and regulatory bodies. Companies must meet both requirements to sell related products in Argentina.

I. Argentina Market Access Framework:

The Argentine government made regulatory adjustments between 2024-2025, directly affecting auto parts and smart automotive equipment market access.

1.New Conformity Assessment Framework: Resolution 237/2024 updated the national framework, supervised by DNRT. The enforcement date for the new mark was adjusted to October 1, 2025.

2.Auto Parts Import Policy: Decree 196/2025 canceled import restrictions for certain parts, but manufacturers/importers remain responsible for compliance.

  II. Android Auto Certification Details:

1.Nature & Purpose: Global mandatory compatibility certification by Google, ensuring head units run Android Auto stably and safely.

2.Core Certification Process: Key stages include joining partnership program, compatibility adaptation, internal pre-testing, lab testing, and authorization.

  III. 2025 Regulatory Changes:

1.Argentina National Certification Updates:

·New Conformity Mark with QR code.

·Responsibility shift from Customs to DNRT.

·Language Requirement: Spanish Declaration of Conformity required.

2.Android Auto Certification Technical Standard Upgrades:

·Voice interaction upgrade.

·Hardware threshold increase.

·Connection stability test enhancement.

·New test items added.

  IV. Dual Certification Implementation Strategy:

1.Certification Cycle Planning:

·Android Auto: 4-8 months typically.

·Argentina Certification: Recommend reserving at least 2-3 months.

2.Cost Considerations:

·Android Auto Cost: Varies widely by complexity.

·Argentina Certification Cost: Includes testing, application, possible local representative fees.

·Cost Reduction Strategies: Proactive pre-testing, modular design, leveraging policy mutual recognition.

Argentina's Android Auto certification system is shifting towards a "operate first, supervise later" model, easing market access but increasing post-market compliance responsibility.

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