At Holtech, we know that INMETRO certification is much more than a bureaucratic requirement: it is the guarantee that your product can be marketed in Brazil with safety, quality, and credibility. We act as your legal representative (holder) and local engineering team, following every step of the process so your company can achieve certification with confidence and efficiency.
How INMETRO Certification Works
INMETRO requires certain products – such as medical devices, household appliances, and IT equipment – to go through a conformity assessment process that ensures performance, efficiency, and user safety.
There are two types of certification:
Compulsory Certification
Mandatory by law for products that may pose risks to health, safety, or the environment. Without the INMETRO seal, these items cannot be marketed in Brazil.
Voluntary Certification
Optional, but used by manufacturers who want to highlight product quality and gain a competitive advantage in the market.
Main Steps
- 1. Identify the applicable INMETRO regulation – Determine the specific ordinance for the product.
- 2. Select an OCP (Product Certification Body) – Accredited by INMETRO, responsible for managing the certification process.
- 3. Laboratory Tests and Assessments – Conducted in accredited labs in Brazil or accepted by ILAC and IECEE CB Scheme.
- Medical devices: electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and performance.
- Home appliances: electrical safety, durability, and energy efficiency.
- IT equipment: electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility.
- 4. Factory Audit – Verification of production processes to ensure ongoing compliance.
- 5. Issuance of the Certificate of Conformity – Official document proving compliance with all technical and safety requirements.
- 6. Application of the INMETRO Seal – Must appear on the product or packaging, giving consumers confidence in quality and safety.
Why Choose Holtech?
- ✓ We act as your legal holder, a mandatory requirement for foreign companies.
- ✓ We provide local technical support with specialized engineers.
- ✓ We manage the entire certification and audit process, reducing lead times and risks.
- ✓ We ensure full regulatory compliance with transparency and security.
Ready to certify your product?
INMETRO certification is not just a legal obligation – it is an investment in credibility and market access in Brazil. With Holtech, your company gains a partner that understands both the regulatory framework and the technical side, combining expertise in engineering and compliance.
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