Anatel has published three new Acts to supplement Resolution 715 of October 23, 2019; concerning the conformity assessment process for telecommunications and radiocommunications devices.
Act 2220 of April 20, 2020 – Operational Procedure for Conformity Assessment
Three certification procedures are defined:
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- Type 1a – Certification based upon type testing
- Type 4 – Certification based upon type testing with periodic product evaluation
- Type 5 – Certification based upon type testing with periodic evaluation of the product and the factory management system
Act 2221 of April 20, 2020 – Product labeling
Rules for use of Anatel logo and approval number. Also contains for labeling products using approved modules and support for electronic labeling.
Act 2222 of April 20, 2020 – Telecommunications Products Reference List
Identifies the certification process for different categories of telecommunications products. For example:
Product Type | Conformity Assessment | Conformity Assessment Type |
All equipment covered by the Restricted Radiation Radiocommunication Equipment Regulation (except restricted radiation transceiver) | Certification | Certification based on Type Testing with Periodic Product Evaluation every 2 (two) years |
Restricted Radiation Transceiver | Certification | Certification based on Type Testing with Periodic Product Evaluation every 2 (two) years |
covers most short range radio devices such as WLAN, Bluetooth, WiGig.