Argentina IRAM certification

What is IRAM certification

IRAM was established in 1935. It is a certification body for electronic technology products recognized by the OAA (Argentina Accreditation Organization). It is also a government Accredited certification body for compulsory certification products.

Certified product range

The Argentine government passed two new resolutions 197/2004 and 198/2004. 197/2004 allows manufacturers and importers to choose different certification systems. At the end of 2004, the Argentine authorities revised the certification system and announced Resolution 197/2004, and put this plan into practice. Resolution 197/2004 applies to the following products: electronic and electrical products, toys, personal protective equipment.

Applicants for electrical appliances can choose any of the following certification methods:

A mark certification

B type certification

C batch certification

While 198/2004 has compulsory certification requirements for some electrical and electronic products, the agreement 198/2004 stipulates that the following products will no longer be included in the scope of compulsory certification Inside:

-Products with rated current greater than 63A

-The rated voltage is less than 50V, use battery power

-The rated electrical industry is less than 50V, with external power supply (including battery operation)

In addition, the following requirements must also be met:

-The power supply must have a valid Argentina certification

-The technical parameters of the adapter power supply or the model of the adapter power supply must be marked in the product manual

-The product manual must indicate that it is dangerous to use a non-designated power source

But the products below 50V are still compulsory certification requirements:

-Use the lighting and lighting supply system on the mains 50V AC

-Dichroic lamp and lamp holder

-Handheld power tools

-Electric fence starter

-Electronic muscle stimulator for fitness

Preparation of certification materials

1. Safety test report

CB test report plus CB certificate, or IEC English version test report plus Argentina’s national requirements

2. Additional files

application, importer’s authorization, design drawings, specifications, circuit diagrams, product photos

The nameplate is printed with Spanish safety warnings, Spanish user manual, German Rheinland’s factory inspection report

The plug conforms to the Argentina IRAM 2063/2073 standard certificate (if the plug does not conform to the Argentina IRAM standard, additional specifications and samples of the power plug must be provided)< /span>

Authentication process

1.       fill out the application form

2.       Issue report according to IEC standard or IRAM standard

3.       Provide proof of differences that meet the Argentine country, such as a difference report

4.       sample identification

5.       List Argentina certified importers and exporters

6.       Trademark registration

7.       Register company name in public business

8.       Sign the rules of procedure

9.       Factory inspection report (once a year)

Certification period

4-8 weeks

9.       Factory inspection report (once a year)

Certification period

4-8 weeks