INMETRO certification

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO) is the Brazilian regulatory agency that evaluates compliance requirements for products manufactured in or exported to Brazil. This includes many consumer and industrial products such as electrical and medical devices, household appliances, and automotive components and vehicles.

The INMETRO certification scheme establishes a minimum standard of quality and safety for a comprehensive list of components. As new INMETRO Brazil regulations are released and current ones updated, this is constantly evolving.

TÜV SÜD is accredited as a Certified Body to provide all INMETRO compliance services, including factory audits, legal representative assessments, testing, and technical evaluation.

Brazil INMETRO certification ensures that your products comply with regulations and required safety standards. If you are planning to introduce products to the Brazilian market that require certification, it is essential that they are tested and approved by an accredited provider. Failure to do so could result in products being banned, and you could receive a fine. 

TÜV SÜD is accredited by INMETRO Brazil to conduct auditing, testing, and certification. We have over 100 years’ certification experience, and the knowledge and technical facilities to test and approve your products for compliance to INMETRO Brazil regulations.

TÜV SÜD is committed to helping you understand and comply with the latest INMETRO requirements. This will help you tap into the vast potential of Brazil’s market. Our global network of testing facilities offers a comprehensive range of INMETRO certification services. Working with us, you can achieve conformity and certify your products according to INMETRO certificate requirements.

TÜV SÜD’s INMETRO accreditation scope covers electrical and electronics equipment for explosive atmospheres, electrical equipment under the Health Surveillance Scheme, household and similar electrical appliance, medical devices and IVD equipment, vehicles and automotive components.

Obtaining an INMETRO certificate is a five-step process which involves a comprehensive assessment of your product’s performance. To ensure that the product certification is properly maintained, mandatory annual audits must also be conducted. Additionally, a recertification is necessary.

1. Product safety testing performed by TÜV SÜD, an independent third-party organisation.
2. Factory inspection and assessment to ensure compliance of the manufacturer’s production process.
3. Technical analysis of technical documentation.
4. On ascertaining proof of compliance, we issue a certificate as well as authorisation for the use of INMETRO’s Compliance Identification Seal.
5. Regular certification maintenance is conducted, including tests and factory surveillance.

Our global experts and strategic partners based in Brazil provide services to help you achieve conformity and certify your products to INMETRO requirements.

• INMETRO certification – We help you meet the requirements to obtain the mandatory INMETRO certification mark needed to export your products and components to Brazil.
• Product testing – We conduct overall product testing services to ensure that they meet the Brazil INMETRO certification requirements.
• Approval process support – We assist you throughout the entire approval process and our local Portuguese-speaking experts provide a range of services such as:
• Gap analyses.
• Technical support to achieve conformity.
• Preparation of information documents, test samples, and plans.
• Handling of communications with local authorities on your behalf.
• International compliance management – We help you understand and identify the overlaps and evolving regulatory requirements so you can achieve multiple certifications within one project.