Brazil
Brazil
Explosive Atmospheres
An Explosive Atmosphere is an environment which contains gas, vapour, dust or fibers with oxygen, in such proportion that a spark from electric circuit or heating from a device may cause an explosion. Electrical equipment installed in these environments must be eliminated or isolated the source of ignition. In order to classify an industrial plant, it is necessary to determine the type of flammable substance present in the environment, its characteristics, the probability of such substance being released into the surrounding area and the environmental conditions. Also, it is necessary to verify which groups of flammable gases and vapors or combustible dusts and fibers may be present in an industrial plant. Besides, the maximum surface temperature of electrical equipment must always remain below the ignition temperature of the explosive mixture. Source of ignition and related electrical equipments need to comply with the Brazilian INMETRO Ordinance no. 115: 2022 and pass mandatory INMETRO certification in order to legally enter the Brazilian market.
INMETRO (National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality) is a government department directly under the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade of Brazil. With the enactment of new ordinances and implementation laws, more and more products are included into INMETRO mandatory certification scheme.
Our INMETRO certification service scope covers LED Light Sources, Road Lamps, Automotive Parts, Motorcycle Parts, Bicycle Parts, Dangerous Goods Transportation, Child Seats, Photovoltaic Products, Pressure Vessels, Household Appliances, Children's Toys and Supplies, Building Structure, Personal Protective Equipments, Explosive Atmosphere, Medical Equipments etc., a total of more than 700 products in 148 categories.
ATIC has been authorized by major Brazilian local certification bodies (OCPs) to perform INMETRO certification activities such as factory audits, sampling, and product testing in China and Asia Region. We serve more than 400 Chinese or Asian manufactures each year.
Our INMETRO certification service scope covers LED Light Sources, Road Lamps, Automotive Parts, Motorcycle Parts, Bicycle Parts, Dangerous Goods Transportation, Child Seats, Photovoltaic Products, Pressure Vessels, Household Appliances, Children's Toys and Supplies, Building Structure, Personal Protective Equipments, Explosive Atmosphere, Medical Equipments etc., a total of more than 700 products in 148 categories.
ATIC has been authorized by major Brazilian local certification bodies (OCPs) to perform INMETRO certification activities such as factory audits, sampling, and product testing in China and Asia Region. We serve more than 400 Chinese or Asian manufactures each year.
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General Steps
Factory Audit and Sampling
After the certification started by Brazilian importer or ATIC legal representative, ATIC auditor will make an audit and sampling plan and make an appointment with manufacture for the onsite audit. After the appointment conformed ATIC auditors will perform the onsite factory audit and sampling. Generally the audit will take 1 day, the samples will be sealed and sent to designated testing labs.
Sample Testing
Generally testing samples shall be sent to the designated 3rd party labs, yet in some circumstance manufactures testing facility can be used. In this case, the lab assessment shall be done by ATIC auditor and all the testing shall be witnessed by ATIC auditors. Testing reports shall be submitted to ATIC auditors and OCP inspectors for review.
Legal Representative Audit
Importer or Legal Representative in Brazil will also be audited by OCP auditors, generally this audit will be focused on customer compliant procedure, warehouse management procedure etc. Such audit normally takes 1 day.
Approval and Maintenance
All reports and technical documentation shall be reviewed by ATIC and Brazilian OCP. INMETRO certificate will be issued and submitted to INMETRO by Legal Representative for registration. Registration number will be issued and shall be labeled on both product and package. Generally, maintenance shall be done each 6 months, 12 months or 18 months according to different ordinances.
Other Key Points
IEC Hazardous Area Classification
Flammable Gases and Vapors
Zone 0: An atmosphere where, under normal operation, a mixture of air and flammable substances in the form of gas, vapors or mist is present frequently, continuously or for long periods
Zone 1: An atmosphere where, under normal operation, a mixture of air and flammable substances in the form of gas, vapors or mist is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally
Zone 2: An atmosphere where, under normal operation, a mixture of air and flammable substances in the form of gas, vapors or mist is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur , will persist for only a short period
Zone 1: An atmosphere where, under normal operation, a mixture of air and flammable substances in the form of gas, vapors or mist is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally
Zone 2: An atmosphere where, under normal operation, a mixture of air and flammable substances in the form of gas, vapors or mist is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur , will persist for only a short period
Combustible Dusts and Fibers
Zone 20: An atmosphere where, under normal operation, a cloud of combustible dust in the air is present frequently, continuously or for long periods
Zone 21: An atmosphere where, under normal operation, a cloud of combustible dust in the air is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally
Zone 22: An atmosphere where, under normal operation, a cloud of combustible dust in the air is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur , will persist for only a short period
Zone 21: An atmosphere where, under normal operation, a cloud of combustible dust in the air is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally
Zone 22: An atmosphere where, under normal operation, a cloud of combustible dust in the air is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur , will persist for only a short period
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Part of INMETRO Certification Products and Ordinances
No. | Items (Portuguese) | Items (English) | Ordinances |
1 | Adaptação de Dispositivo de Fixação de Contêiner | Container Fixing Device Adaptation | Ordinance n. 368 of 08/09/2021 |
2 | Adaptação de Eixo Veicular Auxiliar | Auxiliary Vehicle Axle Adaptation | Ordinance n. 495 of 12/12/2021 |
3 | Adaptadores de Plugues e Tomadas | Plug and Socket Adapters | Ordinance n. 9 of 17/01/2022 |
4 | Agente Redutor Líquido de NOx Automotivo – ARLA 32 | Automotive NOx Liquid Reducing Agent - ARLA 32 | Ordinance n. 213 of 06/05/2021 |
5 | Agulhas Hipodérmicas Estéreis para Uso Único e Agulhas Gengivais Estéreis para Uso Único | Single Use Sterile Hypodermic Needles and Single Use Sterile Gingival Needles | Ordinance n. 84 of 10/02/2021 |
6 | Andadores Infantis | baby walkers | Ordinance n. 129 of 19/03/2021 |
7 | Aparelhos Eletrodomésticos e Similares | Household Appliances and Similar | Ordinance n. 148 of 28/03/2022 |
8 | Aplicação, Reparo e Reforma de Revestimento Interno de Tanque de Carga Rodoviário destinado ao Transporte de Produtos Perigosos | Application, Repair and Refurbishment of the Internal Coating of a Road Cargo Tank for the Transport of Dangerous Goods | Ordinance n. 432 of 15/10/2021 |
9 | Aquecedores de Água a Gás | Gas Water Heaters | Ordinance n. 89 of 22/03/2022 |
10 | Artigos Escolares | School Supplies | Ordinance n. 423 of 08/10/2021 |
11 | Artigos para Festas | Party Supplies | Ordinance n. 277 of 05/07/2021 |
12 | Barras e Fios de Aço destinados a Armaduras para Estruturas de Concreto Armado | Steel Bars and Wires for Reinforcement for Reinforced Concrete Structures | Ordinance n. 139 of 19/03/2021 |
13 | Berços Infantis | cribs for children | Ordinance n. 143 of 22/03/2021 |
14 | Bicicletas de uso Infantil | Bicycles for Children | Ordinance n. 424 of 13/10/2021 |
15 | Bijuterias e Joias | Jewelry and Jewelry | Ordinance n. 123 of 16/03/2021 |
16 | Blocos de Concreto para Alvenaria | Concrete Blocks for Masonry | Ordinance n. 272 of 23/06/2021 |
17 | Bombas Centrífugas | Centrifugal pumps | Ordinance n. 319 of 23/07/2021 |
18 | Brinquedos | Toys | Ordinance n. 302 of 12/07/2021 |
19 | Cabos de Aço de Uso Geral | General Purpose Steel Cables | Ordinance n. 367 of 08/09/2021 |
20 | Cadeiras de Alimentação para Crianças | Feeding Chairs for Children | Ordinance n. 168 of 13/04/2021 |
21 | Cadeiras Plásticas Monobloco | Monobloc Plastic Chairs | Ordinance n. 166 of 14/04/2021 |
22 | Caldeiras e Vasos de Pressão de Produção Seriada | Serial Production Boilers and Pressure Vessels | Ordinance n. 120 of 12/03/2021 |
23 | Cantoneiras de Aço Laminadas a Quente para Montagem de Torres de Transmissão de Energia Elétrica | Hot Rolled Steel Angles for Assembly of Electric Power Transmission Towers | Ordinance n. 261 of 12/07/2007 |
24 | Capacetes para Condutores e Passageiros de Motocicletas e Similares | Helmets for Drivers and Passengers of Motorcycles and Similar | Ordinance n. 231 of 18/05/2021 |
25 | Carrinhos para Crianças | Strollers for Children | Ordinance n. 167 of 13/04/2021 |
26 | Centrífugas de Roupas | Clothes Centrifuges | Ordinance n. 144 of 22/03/2021 |
27 | Chupetas | pacifiers | Ordinance n. 301 of 12/07/2021 |
28 | Cilindros para Armazenamento de Gás Natural Veicular (GNV) | Cylinders for Vehicular Natural Gas Storage (CNG) | Ordinance n. 436 of 19/10/2021 |
29 | Colchões de Molas | spring mattresses | Ordinance n. 75 of 04/02/2021 |
30 | Colchões e Colchonetes de Espuma Flexível de Poliuretano | Flexible Polyurethane Foam Mattresses and Mattresses | Ordinance n. 35 of 05/02/2021 |
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