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IRAM was established in 1935 as a non-profit private association. As the national standard organization of Argentina, it also independently provides certification services.
IRAM is the representative of Argentina in the following institutions:
ISO - National Standards Organization
0P0DAMN - MERCOSUR Standards Association
COPANT-PAN - American Technical Standards Committee
And manages the Argentine Electronic Technology Association and the IEC Argentina National Committee
IRAM has been a certification body since the 1960s and currently certifies products in the following fields:
*Electronic Technology DBZ Safety Regulations and Electromagnetic Compatibility Network
*Mechanical DBZ safety regulations and electromagnetic compatibility network
*Chemical DBZ safety regulations and electromagnetic compatibility network
*Hygiene DBZ safety regulations and electromagnetic compatibility network
*Safety and Protection DBZ Safety Regulations and Electromagnetic Compatibility Network
*Toy DBZ safety regulations and electromagnetic compatibility network
*Gas DBZ safety regulations and electromagnetic compatibility network
*Improve mechanical DBZ safety regulations and electromagnetic compatibility network
*Food DBZ safety regulations and electromagnetic compatibility network
*Medicine and other related fields, as well as quality and environmental management systems.
It is a CB (Certification Body) for electronic technology products recognized by OAA (Argentina), and also a certification body for mandatory certification products recognized by the government. It is also a CB (Certification Body) accredited by OAA (Argentina), INN (Chile), and INMETRO (Brazil) for quality and environmental management systems, and a member of I-Qnet.
Before approving the certificate, a 'pre issuance factory inspection' is required. Once the certificate is approved, further factory inspections are required.
IRAM takes effect after the holder has paid the certification fee, unless it is revoked due to non-compliance with certain contractual requirements or certification marks, or the holder's own requests.
To ensure the safe use of electrical appliances by the public, Argentina requires that electrical products sold on the market must meet corresponding safety regulations. On February 16, 1998, Argentina issued a resolution to establish a mandatory certification system to ensure that electrical products sold in the Argentine market meet minimum safety requirements. The implementation of this system is divided into three stages:
Phase 1:Certificate of Conformity
The certification at this stage is similar to the CE certification in Europe. All electrical products entering the Argentine market must have a conformity certificate, commonly known as the CE certificate.
Phase 2:Type Approval
The product needs to be tested in IRAM's accredited laboratory and obtain a type approval certificate issued by them. Type approval only requires safety testing and does not require factory inspection, but no safety certification marks can be used on the product.
Phase 3:Product Certification
At this stage, all products sold in the Argentine market must obtain the national certification mark. Certified products can use the "S" logo.
At present, Argentina's certification is transitioning to the third stage, which is the product certification stage, and type approval certificates are still acceptable in Argentina. But in 2001-2002, the product will gradually complete the transition to the certification stage.
The first step in the certification of 3dbz safety regulations and electromagnetic compatibility network 33222 is of course to choose a suitable certification agency and laboratory. IRAM is a certification body in Argentina that has cooperative relationships with certification bodies from multiple countries. The detailed information of IRAM can be found at www.iram.com.ar, but the website only has a Spanish version. IRAM can accept CB reports issued by most NCBs that cover national differences in Argentina.
The tested prototype was prepared at 220V/50Hz and used a power cord plug that meets the requirements of the Argentine standard IRAM 2073.
After testing the prototype according to the corresponding IEC standards, a CB report will be issued by NCB. Along with the report, an application form, authorization letter, importer declaration, product design drawings, parameters, electrical circuit diagrams, product photos, Spanish nameplates, and English manuals were also submitted to IRAM.
To use the "S" logo on the product, a factory audit is also required to ensure consistency in product production. After the report provided to IRAM is reviewed and approved, the product can use the "S" logo.
The IRAM Safety Mark is a mandatory certification mark in Argentina (excluding exempted products).
Resolution 92/98, passed by Argentina in 1998, established the certification system as mandatory. Starting from December 31, 2002, regulated products must be evaluated for compliance with relevant standards by certification bodies accredited by the Argentina Accreditation Organization (OAA).
Manufacturers can attach the Argentine S mark to products that meet the standards, and product evaluation is carried out based on IEC standards plus Argentine differences or Argentine standards. In fact, the development of IRAM standards has adopted most of the provisions of IEC standards.
Resolution 92/98 was implemented in several stages, starting from December 1, 2003, gradually setting mandatory safety requirements for different types of products
Item 1
Start Date:Dec. 01, 2003
product project:
Electrical
Hirons Electrical heaters
Portable electrical tools
Refrigerators
Refrigerator ice-makers and freezers
Air conditioners
Kitchen appliances (food processors, blender, mixers)
Appliances for heating liquids (coffee makers, kettles, fryers)
Skin and hair care appliances
Electrical shavers Range hoods
Lamp-holders, sockets, starter-holders
Lighting ancillary equipment (inductive and electronic)
Item 2
Start Date:Dec. 31, 2003
product project:
Electric and electronic products with voltage below than 50 V.
Electric material, with nominal current upper than 63 Amp.
Item 3
Start Date:Feb. 01, 2004
product project:
Luminaries Lawn mowers and hand-held lawn-edge trimmers
Washing machines Dish-washers
Clothes dryers Hydro-washers
Household and commercial cooking appliances
Electrical instantaneous water heaters
Electrical storage water heaters
Gas appliances with electrical devices
Fans
Microwave ovens
Vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines and other devices for floor treatment and cleaning.
Start Date:Aug. 01, 2004dbz
product project:
Electric and electronic equipment and devices consuming less than 5kva.
Materials for electrical installations rated under 63Amp.
Under the purpose of protecting human, property, and domestic animal safety, Argentina formulated Article 92/98 on February 16, 1998. The article explicitly stipulates that minimum safety requirements shall be implemented for low tension electrical equipment products in Argentina through a mandatory certification system implemented by recognized certification bodies.
Article 92/98 proposes three stages of safety requirements for mandatory product certification systems: compliance certification, type certification, and product certification (S-Mark).
The third stage of product certification (S-Mark) is mandatory from the following dates: 1. April 1, 2001- Electronic materials such as:
Electronic components, fuses, wires, and other electronic devices
2.December 1, 2003- Electronic products such as:
·Electric Iron, Electric Heater, Electric Tools, Refrigerator, Freezer, Air Conditioner, Portable Kitchen Utensils, Electric Shaver, Beauty and Hairdressing Products, Lamp Holders and Lighting Materials, Electric Lights
3.February 1, 2004- Electrical products such as:
·Lighting fixtures, lawn mowers and similar appliances, washing machines, dishwashers, kitchen utensils (excluding portable kitchen utensils), microwave ovens, electric fans, vacuum cleaners, and floor treatment related equipment
4.On August 1st, 2004:
·All instruments defined by Resolution 92/98 but not listed above (such as IEC 609506006561010,...)
5.December 31, 2003
·All appliances with voltage below 50V or above 63A
1. The voltage in Argentina is AC220V/50Hz
2. There are two types of plugs, namely grounded Class I and ungrounded Class II
3. The plug of the power cord should be verified by IRAM or TUV Argentina S-Mark
4. Argentina has three different types of plugs:
<250V/10A Class I (IRAM 2073 standard)
<250V/20A Class I (IRAM 2073 standard)
<250V/10A Class II (IRAM 2063 standard)
「 Normalization Procedure 」 It is a necessary measure taken to make the product immediately available in the Argentine market.
Here are some ways to market products through a 「 Normalization Procedure 」:
·Install a suitable power cord assembly
·Convert the power cord assembly into a qualified power cord assembly
·Modify the power plug to a qualified Argentine plug
·Additional Argentina S-Mark logo/label
For different imported products, the assembly process can refer to the following operation methods:
1. Products with power sockets
Products that use additional power cord sets can be imported into Argentina at the applicant's discretion to determine whether to add power cord sets. If the power cord is not attached, it must be mentioned in the test report, and the power cord group has not been evaluated, which will also be noted on the certificate. If a power cord assembly is added in Argentina, it is part of the certification process, and the German subsidiary of Rein Argentina adopts a "normalization procedure" to conduct a simplified factory inspection at the warehouse where the power plug is replaced.
If the fixed power plug attached to products imported into Argentina has not been approved by Argentine safety regulations, local distributors or importers must replace it with a plug approved by an Argentine certification unit. Before issuing the certificate, the German company Rein will conduct a simplified factory inspection.
3. Products without S-Mark logo or correct product label
The S-Mark logo can be affixed to the product upon arrival in Argentina but before it is put on the market for sale. Before issuing the certificate, the German company Rein will conduct a simplified factory inspection.
2) Extension of the implementation of the third phase of mandatory conformity marking
On June 3, 2002, the implementation of Article 418/2002 was announced, which extended the implementation date of the third phase of mandatory conformity marking for products covered by Article 92/98 of the former Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mining, except for electronic components, fuses, wires and other electronic devices that were subject to mandatory conformity marking on April 1, 2001, to December 1, 2002. However, for appliances with a voltage lower than 50V or higher than 63A, the implementation date of December 31, 2002 will still be maintained.
The products affected include:
1. Electric irons, air conditioners, electric heaters, portable kitchen utensils, power tools, electric shavers, refrigerators, beauty and hairdressing products, freezers, lamp holders and lighting parts, range hoods, auxiliary lighting equipment
2. Lighting fixtures, lawn mowers and similar appliances, washing machines, dishwashers, kitchen utensils (excluding portable kitchen utensils), microwave ovens, electric fans, vacuum cleaners, and floor beauty related equipment,
3. All other appliances specified in Article 92/98, such as products that comply with specifications such as IEC 60950, 60065, 61010, etc.
The Argentine authorities have implemented a 'normalization process' as necessary measures to make products immediately available in the Argentine market.
"Normalization Procedure" Mainly includes the following methods:
·Install a suitable power cord assembly
·Convert the power cord assembly into a qualified power cord assembly
·Modify the power plug to a qualified Argentine plug
·Additional Argentina S-Mark logo/label
However, products that use additional power cord sets can be imported into Argentina at the applicant's discretion to determine whether to add power cord sets. If the power cord is not attached, it must be mentioned in the test report, and the power cord group has not been evaluated, which will also be noted on the certificate. If a power cord assembly is added in Argentina, it is part of the certification process, and the German subsidiary of Rein Argentina adopts a "normalization procedure" to conduct a simplified factory inspection at the warehouse where the power plug is replaced.
The 761/2001 article displayed since November 30, 2001 was officially announced and implemented in the official newspaper on July 24, and the first article mentioned the following:
"In Article 92/98 of the former Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mining, the implementation date of the third stage of mandatory conformity marking for products covered by Article 2 of Award No. 507/2000 has been extended to April 1, 2002"
In other words, before April 1, 2002, the following products did not require S-Mark in Argentina and could still be sold in Argentina through type certification.
The following are general household products affected:
This official decision is mainly to provide more ample time for small and medium-sized enterprises to adjust their organization through new procedures.
In another new ruling, it was mentioned that after December 31, 2001, customs clearance letters and product cessation statements granting product listing rights will no longer be issued.
At present, customs clearance letters issued by issuing units can enable products that have not yet been tested and certified to clear customs in advance; Testing and certification must be completed within the three-month validity period. But this program will be abolished on December 31, 2001.
Since 2002, products entering Argentina must be tested and certified, and must have relevant labeling. If the product needs to be sent to Argentina for local testing, only test samples can be imported.
In order to retrieve these test samples from customs, importers must first apply for certification. The issuing unit shall provide a confirmation letter and indicate the quantity of customs clearance test samples.
·If this product has the same structure as the products evaluated by TUVT Ü V/GS or TUVT Ü V/CB, only a small annual file maintenance fee is required
·Safety signs must be marked on the product
1. Security testing report:
CB test report and CB certificate from Rein Germany, or IEC English version test report from Rein Germany and national requirements from Argentina
2. Additional files
·Application Form
·Importer's Authorization Letter
·Design drawings, specifications, circuit diagrams
·Product photos
·The safety warning in Spanish is printed on the nameplate
·Spanish User Manual
·Factory Inspection Report in Rhein, Germany
·The plug complies with the Argentine IRAM 2063/273 standard certificate
Every year, it is carried out by Rheinland Germany, and factory inspections can be integrated into other safety verifications of Rheinland Germany, such as T Ü V Bauart, T Ü V GS Mark, etc
Providing test reports for Rein in Germany does not require providing test samples. Otherwise, 1-2 test samples need to be provided
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