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Brazil ANATEL Certification

A practical guide to Brazil ANATEL Certification for electronics sold in Brazil: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Telecommunications and radio equipment sold in Brazil; Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular devices

Authority

Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações (ANATEL)

Legal basis

ANATEL Resolution on telecommunications product certification

Local representative

A Brazilian certified entity is required to hold the homologation

Timeline

Weeks to months depending on testing

Cost

Testing and certification fees vary by product

If you do not comply

Seizure, fines, and sales prohibition

Who needs this

Telecommunications and radio equipment sold in Brazil
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular devices

Documents you need

ANATEL homologation certificate
Test reports from a designated laboratory
Portuguese manual and label

Compliance checklist

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ANATEL homologation certificate
Test reports from a designated laboratory
Portuguese manual and label

How to comply

Identify the product category under ANATEL rules
Test at a designated laboratory
Obtain homologation through a certified body
Label with the ANATEL number

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Brazil ANATEL Certification — Brazil
Product category: Electronics
Authority: Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações (ANATEL)
Legal basis: ANATEL Resolution on telecommunications product certification

Documents we already have:
  1. ANATEL homologation certificate
  2. Test reports from a designated laboratory
  3. Portuguese manual and label

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Brazil ANATEL Certification in Brazil?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Weeks to months depending on testing.

Testing and certification fees vary by product.

Common rejection reasons

No homologation number
Manual not in Portuguese
Test laboratory not designated

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.