Certification Introduction

Chile implements a mandatory market access system for imported electrical and electronic products, with core certifications divided into two categories: SEC Safety Certification: Led by the Chilean Superintendency of Electricity and Fuels (SEC), it applies to all electrical and electronic products connected to the Chilean power grid and is a mandatory access requirement SUBTEL Wireless Certification: Led by the Chilean Telecommunications Superintendency (SUBTEL), it targets electrical and electronic products with wireless communication functions, and requires mandatory spectrum compliance

Laws and Regulations

The core legal basis is Chile's General Law of Electricity Services and supporting regulatory regulations issued by SEC and SUBTEL. Major updates in recent years include: Updated SEC certification standards for photovoltaic inverters in 2023, adding new grid adaptation requirements Starting from the second quarter of 2024, 6GHz wireless devices are mandatorily required to support dynamic spectrum sharing A mandatory energy efficiency labeling system is implemented for categories such as home appliances and lighting. Specific requirements shall be subject to the latest announcements on the official websites of Chile's SEC and SUBTEL.

Technical Requirements

Safety Requirements: Safety testing is mainly based on IEC international standards, such as IEC 60950-1 (information technology equipment), products must adapt to Chile's 220V/50Hz grid specification, and insulation protection and flame retardant materials must meet local requirements Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirements: Based on international standards such as CISPR 22/24, tests including conducted disturbance, radiated disturbance, harmonic current, etc. must be completed Energy Efficiency Requirements: Specific products must comply with Chile's Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), and a compliant energy efficiency label must be affixed when the product is launched on the market Additional Requirements for Wireless Products: Radio frequency parameters and SAR human body radiation value tests must be completed, frequency band configuration must comply with Chile's spectrum planning, 5G equipment must meet special requirements, and instructions in Spanish/Portuguese must be provided

Certification Process

Confirm product category and clarify the type of certification to be applied for. Ordinary electrical and electronic products apply for SEC certification, and products with wireless functions need to additionally apply for SUBTEL certification;

Prepare a complete set of technical documents, including product circuit diagrams, BOM lists, product instructions, etc.;

Entrust an ILAC-accredited laboratory to complete the required tests and obtain a qualified test report;

Submit the certification application to the corresponding regulatory authority via a local Chilean representative;

The regulatory authority reviews the submitted documents and test report, and issues the certification certificate upon approval. The certificate is usually valid for 3 years;

After the product is launched on the market, it needs to accept market spot checks by regulatory authorities to maintain continuous compliance.

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