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CTCP – ANATEL Certification Body
The CTCP – Center for Technology, Certification, and Research was designated by ANATEL (National Telecommunications Agency) in 2004 to perform the certification of telecommunications products and issue ANATEL Certificates.
ANATEL Certification
The Product Compliance Certificate for Telecommunications, issued by CTCP, an organization designated by ANATEL for this purpose, is a mandatory prerequisite for obtaining ANATEL approval, enabling the product’s legal commercialization and use in Brazil.
ANATEL’s certification of telecommunications products ensures that consumers acquire and use products that comply with regulated quality, safety, and technical standards.
CTCP serves as the interface between your company and ANATEL. As a Designated Certification Body (OCD), we manage the entire ANATEL certification process, known as the Product Compliance Assessment for Telecommunications. Upon completion, we issue the Technical Compliance Certificate, a required step for ANATEL approval.
- Responsibilities of CTCP as designated by ANATEL:
- Definition of applicable requirements
- Analysis of laboratory results
- Issuance of compliance certificate
ANATEL Certification
ANATEL Certification, issued by the National Telecommunications Agency, is essential for the commercialization of electronic devices in Brazil, ensuring they comply with regulations and are compatible with telecommunications networks. As a Designated Certification Body (OCD), CTCP is responsible for evaluating product compliance and issuing the necessary certificates for ANATEL approval, a mandatory step for their sale and use in the country.
Quality Assurance
ANATEL Certification is not merely a bureaucratic requirement; it is a tangible assurance of quality. Certified devices undergo thorough testing, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.
Consumer Protection
By purchasing a device with ANATEL Certification, consumers are protected from low-quality and potentially hazardous products. This certification serves as an approval mark, instilling confidence and indicating that the product has been assessed and deemed safe for use.
Compliance with Local Regulations
ANATEL Approval
At CTCP, we provide comprehensive ANATEL certification services, ensuring that your product complies with all technical and regulatory standards. By choosing ANATEL approval with CTCP, you not only ensure the legality of your product in the market but also gain consumer trust, preventing issues such as communication interference and safety risks.
- The importance of certifying products
- Health and Safety Protection
- Assurance of Quality in Communications
- Promotion of Competition and Innovation
The ANATEL Seal
The ANATEL Seal is an essential requirement for the operation and commercialization of telecommunications products in Brazil. It ensures that the product meets the stringent quality, compatibility, and safety standards established by Brazilian legislation, guaranteeing its compliance and reliability in the market.
CONSUMER SAFETY
With the ANATEL Seal, you ensure that the user is not exposed to risky conditions, guaranteeing a reliable product suitable for use in the country, while also complying with the regulatory standards required for commercialization.
COMPANY SECURITY
The ANATEL Seal ensures that the brand, manufacturer, and representative are protected by law, with their products properly tested, certified, and approved by the relevant authorities. This guarantees that the equipment meets the regulatory standards required for its commercialization in Brazil.
Key Steps to Obtain ANATEL Certification
During the initial contact, the client presents the product’s characteristics, providing technical information, promotional materials, and aligning details with the OCD.
This initial understanding is crucial, as the product’s technical specifications, application, and operation must be thoroughly understood, with all questions clarified between both parties. This enables the OCD to prepare a detailed testing plan in accordance with ANATEL regulations and request quotes from accredited laboratories to conduct the necessary tests.
Once the quote is approved by the applicant, formal proposals are issued to begin the process.
The hiring of the OCD is initiated upon acceptance of the proposal, which can be formalized by one of the following entities:
- Product manufacturer;
- Supplier (individual or legal entity) representing the product in Brazil;
- Companies authorized (national or international) by the manufacturer to manage and negotiate the Certification processes with the OCD.
The laboratory’s commercial proposal must include the requirements outlined in the Testing Plan prepared by the OCD.
The selection and hiring of the laboratory responsible for conducting the tests are made by the client, following the priority order established in ANATEL Resolution 242 (Appendices V and VI), as follows:
- Third-Party Laboratories located in Brazil, accredited by CGCRE (General Accreditation Coordination of Inmetro).
- Third-Party Laboratories, evaluated by the OCD.
- Laboratories that are not third-party, evaluated by the OCD.
- Testing laboratories located abroad, accredited by an official body in the country, and a member of ILAC.
The product samples to be tested must be clearly labeled with the model name, manufacturer, and country of origin. For certain product types, the manufacturing batch number should also be included.
When applicable, the samples must be configured for testing and accompanied by the necessary software, accessories, and adapters for conducting the tests.
Depending on the product type, technology used, and what is agreed upon between the parties, the tests may be monitored in person by the client or an OCD specialist.
After the testing is completed, the laboratory’s test report is sent to the OCD, and the samples are returned to the client.
Once the laboratory test reports, manuals, photographs, and all technical documentation of the product are received, the OCD, through its specialists, evaluates whether the product complies with ANATEL‘s standards and regulations.
If the results are deemed compliant, the OCD proceeds with the process by issuing the Technical Compliance Certificate.
If any non-compliance is identified, it is reported to the client/manufacturer, who must correct the product and adjust their production line. After the necessary corrections are made, the OCD will determine which tests need to be repeated.
The Technical Compliance Certificate is issued by the OCD after confirming that the product meets the applicable technical requirements.
The validity period of the certificate is determined by the product category and the issue date.
The Technical Compliance Certificate issued by the OCD must include the following information:
- Certificate number, issue date, certification date, and validity period;
- Registration details of the applicant;
- Registration details of the manufacturer;
- Registration details of the manufacturing facilities;
- Product type;
- Product model;
- Basic technical characteristics, as per the laboratory test results;
- Additional product information: category, serial number, software version;
- Applicable regulations;
- List of laboratories and reports submitted;
- Observations;
- Additional information.
The certificate’s validity depends on the product category, based on the certification date.
The product approval and recognition of the Technical Compliance Certificate is an exclusive act of ANATEL, based on the recommendation of the OCD and the documentation submitted to the process, which includes:
- Technical Compliance Certificate issued by the OCD;
- Product user manual (written in Portuguese for products intended for the general public);
- Laboratory test reports;
- Compliance Assessment Report;
- Registration details of the product supplier in Brazil;
- Articles of incorporation;
- Representation letter (when applicable);
- Warranty period information;
- Artwork of the ANATEL Seal positioned on the product.
In addition to verifying this documentation, the OCD is responsible for:
- Registering the applicant/manufacturer in the ANATEL system;
- Registering application data;
- Attaching relevant documents to the process;
- Creating and uploading the ANATEL Seal artwork in the system;
- Generating the ANATEL fee payment slip.
The ANATEL Seal must be legible and affixed to the product in a location that is easily visible.
The ANATEL Seal must display the ANATEL logo and the homologation number.
The homologation number consists of 12 digits grouped into 3 blocks, as follows:
HHHHH-AA-FFFFF
Where:
- The “H” block identifies the unique serial number of the product in the ANATEL approval registry;
- The “AA” block represents the year of homologation issuance;
- The “F” block identifies the product manufacturer.
Once the process is approved, ANATEL issues the Homologation Certificate. The product can only be marketed and operated in Brazil after receiving this homologation.
Periodic maintenance of the Technical Compliance Certificates for products in categories I, II, and III must occur within the validity period to prevent any interruption in the certification and the subsequent halt in the product’s commercialization.
The validity periods for products by category are as follows:
- Category I products – 12 months;
- Category II products – 24 months;
- Category III products – Indefinite period (60 months – regulation under approval).
Reference List of Telecommunications Products
According to ANATEL Resolution No. 715, dated October 23, 2019, telecommunications products are classified into families, taking into account similarities in technical characteristics and the product’s field of application to determine the applicable conformity assessment mode and model.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here, we answer some frequently asked questions about the certification processes for telecommunications product compliance.
Designated Certification Body (OCD): An entity appointed by ANATEL, with the technical, administrative, and operational capacity to implement and manage procedures related to the certification of telecommunications products and issue a document known as the Compliance Certificate.
All equipment, devices, modules, or components that are necessary or sufficient for the provision of telecommunications services must be certified and homologated.
Products emitting radiofrequency, which have the potential to cause interference in the shared use of the radio spectrum and disrupt the provision of telecommunications services in the country, must, for the most part, undergo homologation through Certification.
All types of telecommunications products are classified into families and are listed in Act 7280/2020 (Reference List of Telecommunications Products).
The validity of the homologation depends on the product classification:
- Products classified in Category I – The homologation is valid for 12 months.
- Products classified in Category II – The homologation is valid for 24 months.
- Products classified in Category III – The homologation has an indefinite validity period (currently under discussion, with a proposed validity of 60 months).
Typically, it takes 30 to 45 days, provided that the laboratory testing and documentation submission are completed on time, with no non-compliance issues. Note: Some telecommunications products may require more time for laboratory testing, and may not adhere to the above-mentioned timeline.
Important information for submitting a proposal request:
- Detailed technical specifications of the product, including at least the following:
- Application
- Intended use
- Power supply (e.g., source, charging base, direct 110/220V, etc.)
- Frequency range of operation
- Power
- Existing interfaces
- Existing technology
- If your product falls under the family rule*, it is important to know which products fall under this category. It is ideal to provide both external and internal photos of all products that could make up the family.
*Product Family Rules:
For antennas and cables, there is a specific rule already defined by ANATEL through IG06.
For other products, there are two possibilities for forming a family:
A – Pure Family – Only one model is tested, and the tests are valid for all other family members.
- In this case, the motherboard and casing of the products must be identical. The models may only have sub-components (e.g., a product with a TV function in one model and not in another, but the motherboard is the same with only components added for that function).
- The tests are done on the most complete model, and no additional tests are required for other models.
B – Family with additional testing
- These products have the same motherboard across all models, but the casings differ between the models.
- In this case, one model is fully tested, and partial tests are conducted on the remaining family models.
If your product qualifies as part of a family, you could save on testing, fees, and certification costs. However, documentation is required for all models within the family, including photos (external and internal), specifications, manuals, etc.
Once we have all the necessary information, we will send you a technical/commercial proposal with all involved costs, deadlines, payment conditions, Anatel classification for your product, and all applicable tests.
After this stage, simply confirm our proposal and send your registration details to begin the process.
Homologated products must display the ANATEL Homologation Seal either on their casing or in the manual, when duly authorized by ANATEL.
Yes, the homologation is valid for a specific period depending on the product category.
Category I Products – Homologation must be renewed every 12 months.
Category II Products – Homologation must be renewed every 24 months.
Category III Products – Homologation has an indefinite validity period (currently under discussion, with a proposed validity period of 60 months).
Yes, if your product falls under categories I or II and you intend to continue its commercialization in Brazil, renewing the homologation is mandatory.
Several factors are assessed to determine whether new laboratory tests are required, such as:
- Is the regulation applied in the original homologation still valid with Anatel?
- Has the product undergone changes in its initial design?
- Does Anatel’s regulation stipulate that, in specific cases, new tests must be conducted during the renewal process?
The Homologation Certificate will be suspended, and during the suspension, the product cannot be sold in Brazil.
Conformity: A document issued by the OCD and recognized by Anatel, certifying that a telecommunications product meets the requirements set or adopted by Anatel. It is a prerequisite for issuing the Homologation Certificates.
Homologation: A document issued by the Designated Certification Body, granting the Conformity Certificate for the telecommunications product to the Brazilian representative or manufacturer and recommending its homologation to Anatel. It is the final product of the homologation process.
You can use Anatel’s Mosaico system. Simply access the link below and search by the certification number to view the certificate and its details.
https://sistemas.anatel.gov.br/mosaico/sch/publicView/listarProdutosHomologados.xhtml
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The Mosaico System is a platform developed by ANATEL for publishing telecommunications product homologations issued by the Agency, among other functionalities.
CTCP was founded in 2001 and was designated in 2004 to perform the functions of a certification body for telecommunications products by Anatel.