Brazil’s INMETRO Energy Efficiency Certification is a mandatory requirement for listed products to enter the Brazilian market.
It is supervised by the National Institute of Metrology, Standardization, and Industrial Quality (INMETRO) and ensures that products meet Brazil’s energy performance and labeling standards.
✅ Core Information Summary (2025):
| Certification Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Supervising Authority | INMETRO |
| Certification Nature | Mandatory (for listed products) |
| Core Requirements | Energy Efficiency Testing + Energy Label (PBE) |
| Certificate Validity | Typically 5 years |
To apply for INMETRO certification, applicants must prepare a set of technical, testing, and administrative documents. Below is the comprehensive 2025 checklist:
Product Technical Specification Sheet (complete with all parameters)
Circuit Diagrams
List of Critical Components and Supplier Information
Products must be tested in Brazilian accredited laboratories.
Test reports must comply with ABNT NBR standards, which are based on international standards but include localized requirements.
A Portuguese version of the user manual is mandatory.
The official INMETRO Energy Efficiency Label (PBE) must:
Clearly display the A–G efficiency grade
Be permanently affixed using durable, moisture- and wear-resistant materials
Completed Application Form (provided by the OCP)
Declaration of Conformity confirming compliance with applicable Brazilian standards
ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certificate or equivalent documentation
Required for products that need factory audits
Mandatory for foreign manufacturers
Authorization letter appointing a Brazilian importer or local agent as the official representative
Typically valid for 5 years for most categories (e.g., air conditioners, refrigerators).
Companies must undergo annual audits, including market sampling or factory re-audits.
Failure to pass audits can lead to certificate suspension or cancellation.
Products must be registered in the INMETRO PBE database.
The label must be displayed on both packaging and the product.
Refrigerators (Portaria 223/2025): Revised standards for models with ice makers and water dispensers.
Continuous Monitoring: INMETRO updates regulations periodically; applicants should always verify the latest Portarias.
All documents, manuals, and labels must be in Portuguese.
Products must comply with Brazilian voltage standards (127V/220V, 60Hz).
Energy Efficiency Certification only: 4–6 weeks.
Combined safety + efficiency certification: 3–6 months, depending on product type and factory audit requirements.
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Q1: Is INMETRO energy efficiency certification mandatory for all products?
No, only products listed under INMETRO’s mandatory categories (Portaria) require certification.
Q2: Can foreign manufacturers apply directly?
No. A local Brazilian representative or importer is required to act as the legal applicant.
Q3: How long does the process take?
Normally 4–6 weeks, but it may extend up to 3–6 months if combined with safety certification or factory audits.
Q4: Do labels need to be in Portuguese?
Yes, both the energy efficiency label (PBE) and user manuals must be in Portuguese.
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