UL Solutions has been in Brazil since 1998, operating as follows:
- Independence – UL do Brasil operates under its own authority as an independent, non-governmental organization.
- Conformity assessment – UL do Brasil meets the requirements of ABNT ISO/IEC 17065.
- Finance – UL do Brasil is financed by the fees it charges from customers seeking product certification. Fees are charged for the initial assessment, maintenance and recertification process, when applicable.
- Non-discriminatory conditions – UL do Brasil makes its services accessible to all Requesters whose activities fall within the scope of its operations. UL do Brasil procedures are not used to prevent or inhibit access by Requesters, except for reasons such as the customer participating in illegal activities, having a history of repeated non-compliance with certification requirements, or similar or related issues. Access is not conditional on the size of the customer or their membership in any association or group. Access is not conditional on the number of certifications already issued by UL do Brasil. UL do Brasil does not impose undue financial or other conditions.
- Contractual agreements – UL do Brasil documents its responsibilities and those of its customers in contracts with legal value. The contract used by UL do Brasil consists of several documents, as described in the Terms of Service for UL Services. The Terms of Service (available on demand) referenced for each scheme are identified in each scheme description. Contracts must be signed before beginning the certification process.
- Appeals – Formal processes are available to address issues relating to interpretations and decisions made by UL do Brasil. A request can be initiated by contacting Customer Service or the engineering team that was involved in the project.
- Complaints – Concerns about UL Certified products or complaints about a service provided by UL do Brasil can be submitted as described in the Complaint Process FAQ.
- Customer Service – Questions regarding products, standards or services offered by UL can be sent by contacting Customer Service. This includes assessment procedures and the procedure for granting, maintaining, extending, suspending, withdrawing, denying, or reducing the scope of certification.
INMETRO Certification
Our quality and our commitment to safety are attested by our accreditation at the São Paulo unit as UL do Brasil de Produtos (OCP) by the General Coordination of Accreditation of INMETRO (Cgcre) under number OCP 0029.
Accreditation certificate
ANATEL Certification
A Certification and approval ensure the consumer the acquisition and use of telecommunications products that comply with quality, safety and regulated technical functionalities standards aimed at the efficient and rational use of the radio spectrum, electromagnetic compatibility and non-aggression to the environment.
The Regulation for Conformity Assessment and Homologation of Telecommunications Products, approved by Resolution No. 715, of October 23, 2019, establishes that the issuance of the approval document is a mandatory prerequisite for the purposes of marketing and using telecommunications products in Brazil.
The Act No. 7280, of November 26, 2020, contains the reference list of telecommunications products. UL do Brasil is a Designated Certification Body (OCD) by ANATEL and as such can provide this certification.
UL Solutions acts as a Designated UL of Brazil (OCD) through ANATEL´s Designation Act nº 44,313 of May 17, 2004 whose scope of certification covers the entire reference list of ANATEL´s telecommunications products.
ANATEL's Mark
The approved product must carry with the ANATEL approval identification.
Identification on the product must be provided prior to use or availability on the market.
ANATEL´s Act No. 4088, of July 31, 2020, establishes guidelines for the mark approval and usage on telecommunications products.
For lithium batteries and chargers used in cell phones, the security seal is mandatory, as established in ANATEL´s Act No. 3482, of May 31, 2019.
Other markings may be required depending on the type of product.
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