Argentina
Argentina
Whole Vehicle Type Approval
The Motor Vehicle industry of Argentina started earlier and is more developed in Latin America. Argentina and Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela jointly established the South American Common Market （Mercado Común del Sur - Mercado Comum do Sul - MERCOSUR） and implemented a zero-tariff preferential policy for automobile exports. Argentina has signed bilateral trade agreements with Uruguay and Mexico, and with Mexico began full implementation of free trade in 2006.
The Ministry of Productive Development of Argentina is the responsible authority to issue Model Configuration License (LCM) for new vehicles intended to drive on public roads to manufactures and importers to guarantee the compliance with safety regulations. The other important governmental departments for motor vehicle homologation includes Argentine Institute for Standardization and Certification (IRAM), Argentina Accreditation Organization (OAA) and National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI).
The complete vehicle certification process in Argentina includes importer and Manufacturer Registration, vehicle Safety Certification, vehicle Emission and Noise Certification. After completion, the Ministry of Industry will review the completeness and accuracy of all materials and issue certificates. The Ministry of Industry, as a regulatory body, will also conduct random inspections of listed vehicles after the vehicle has been certified.
The complete vehicle certification process in Argentina includes importer and Manufacturer Registration, vehicle Safety Certification, vehicle Emission and Noise Certification. After completion, the Ministry of Industry will review the completeness and accuracy of all materials and issue certificates. The Ministry of Industry, as a regulatory body, will also conduct random inspections of listed vehicles after the vehicle has been certified.
In addition, CHAS certification is required for more than 20 aftermarket parts and components.
ATIC experts conduct systematic research on Argentine regulations and certification systems, and work closely with Argentine above mentioned authorities to provide one-stop compliance and homologation services for vehicle and component manufacturers.
ATIC experts conduct systematic research on Argentine regulations and certification systems, and work closely with Argentine above mentioned authorities to provide one-stop compliance and homologation services for vehicle and component manufacturers.
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General Steps
Submit Application
ATIC experts support manufacture to prepare application documents, analysis vehicle / component specifications and submit to authorities for application.
Safety Testing
ATIC experts will draft testing plan and conduct testing in 3rd party lab, draft testing reports and apply for type approval certificates (if needed).
Emission and Noise Testing
ATIC experts will draft testing plan and support manufactures send vehicles to designated labs in China or Argentina, conduct or follow up testing and reporting process.
Approval
ATIC experts will submit all technical documents and testing reports to relevant authorities, after review process LCM certificate will be issued. Radom inspections may be done for certified vehicles from the market by authority.
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Regulations
| No. | Name (Spanish) | Name (English) | Regulations |
| 1 | Transporte y seguridad vial | Transportation and Road Safety | Disposition No. 2/2015
Disposition No. 918/2015
Joint Resolution No. 01/2016
Joint Resolution No. 96/94 and No. 58/94
Order No. 591/2014
Resolution 797-E/2017
Resolution No. 35/2009
Resolution No. 82/2015
Resolution No. 91/2001
Resolution No. 143/2016
Resolution No. 276/2006
Resolution No. 385/2018
Resolution No. 731/2005
Resolution No. 838/99
Resolution No. 1075/2016
Resolution No. 1270/2002
Resolution No. 1654/2007
Decree No. 779/95
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Argentina Vehicle Frame
No. | Name (English) |
1 | Electric Power Trained Vehicles(16) |
2 | Wheel |
3 | Container Carrier Lock(14) |
4 | Rear Underrun Protective Devices (RUPDs) |
5 | Lateral Protection Devices |
6 | Drawbar Eyelet System |
7 | Stability Test(22) |
8 | Rear Impact(**)(****)(23) |
9 | Safety Glazing |
10 | Fuel Tank(*)(**)(***) |
11 | Windshield Washer and Cleaner System-21 |
12 | Installation of Lighting and Light_Signalling Devices_Automatic Light Switching(13) |
13 | Installation of Lighting and Light_Signalling Devices_Third Stop Light(**) |
14 | Installation of Lighting and Light_Signalling Devices_Minimum Level of Compliance(12)(15) |
15 | Protection Against Solar Haze |
16 | Safety_Belts_Seatbelt Retractor Side Rear(23)(**)(11) |
17 | Safety_Belt Anchorages_Child Restraint System Anchorage(23)(**)(***)(10) |
18 | Safety_Belts_Acoustic and Visual Safety Belt Alert Device_Driver Only(23)(****) |
19 | Safety_Belt Anchorages_Minimum Level of Compliance(23)(20) |
20 | Fire Resistance of Interior Materials(8)(9) |
21 | Identification of Controls, Tell_Tales and Indicators |
22 | Devices For Indirect Vision |
23 | Lateral Collision Protection(***)(6)(7)(23) |
24 | Audible Warning Devices |
25 | Frontal Collision Protection_Frontal Collision(**)(***)(23)(5) |
26 | Frontal Collision Protection_Double Airbag For Shock Absorption(**)(***)(23) |
27 | Steering Mechanism_Displacement of The Direction Control System(**)(***)(18) |
28 | Steering Mechanism_Steering Control System, Energy Absorber(18)(**)(***) |
29 | Door Latches and Hinges(**)(***) |
30 | Steering Mechanism_Displacement of The Direction Control System and Energy Absorption(**)(***)(19) |
31 | Strength of Seats, Their Anchorages and Head Restraints_Seat Anchorages(*)(***)(17)(23) |
32 | Strength of Seats, Their Anchorages and Head Restraints_Head Restraints(3)(4)(20) |
33 | Installation of Tires |
34 | Braking_Electronic Stability Control System (ESC)(****) |
35 | Braking_Anti_Lock Braking System (ABS)(****) |
36 | Braking_Minimum Level of Compliance |
*The brackets are explanatory. For more information, please contact ATIC
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