1. IRAM certification
IRAM stands for Instituto Argentino de Normalización y Certificación, which translates to the Argentine Institute of Standardization and Certification, performs conformity assessment and certifications necessary to comply with the country’s regulations.
2. More about IRAM certification
The Argentine government adopted two new resolutions: 197/2004 and 198/2004. Resolution 197/2004 allows manufacturers and importers to choose different certification systems. Resolution 197/2004 applies to the following products: electronic and electrical products, toys, and personal protection equipment (PPE).
- S-Mark Certification: applies mainly to household and lighting equipment/components (including LED’s), connectors, fuses, circuit breakers and similar devices.
- S-Type Certification: scheme most commonly utilized for certification of ITE and similar electrical/electronic devices.
- Lot Approval: most suited to one-time /low volume shipments of electrical/electronic devices.
Resolution 198/2004 has mandatory certification requirements for some electrical and electronic products, while resolution 198/2004 stipulates that the following products are no longer included in the scope of mandatory certification:
- Products with rated current greater than 63A;
- Products with rated voltage less than 50V, powered by battery;
- Products with rated voltage less than 50V, powered by external power supply (including battery).
Required documentation varies depending on the products. For detailed required documentation on specific product, please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist you further. Below are some of typical required documentation for IRAM certification:
- Safety test report: CB test report and certificate issued by TÜV Rheinland, or IEC test report in English issued by TÜV Rheinland and national requirements for Argentina.
- Additional documents: application form, Importer’s authorization, design drawings, specifications, circuit diagrams, product photos, safety warnings printed in Spanish on the nameplate, instruction manual in Spanish, factory inspection report issued by TÜV Rheinland, certificate of compliance of the plug with the Argentine IRAM 2063/2073 standard (if the plug does not comply with the Argentine IRAM standard, the specifications and samples of the plug must be provided additionally).
- The following requirements must be met:
- The power supply must have a valid Argentine certification;
- The product manual must indicate the technical parameters of the adapted power supply or the model of the adapted power supply;
- The product instructions manual must indicate that the use of non-specified power supply is dangerous.
Below are the general application steps for achieving IRAM certificate. Have questions or not sure where to start? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
- Fill out the application form;
- Issue a test report according to IEC standards or IRAM standards;
- Proof of discrepancies meeting Argentina’s national requirements, e.g. discrepancy report;
- Label;
- Information of importers and exporters;
- Certificate of trademark registration;
- Register company name in in public commerce;
- Signing the rules of procedure;
- Factory inspection report (once a year).
3. Factory inspection
Initial and subsequent annual factory inspections are required for IRAM S-mark certificate, C1G 023 factory inspection reports are also accepted. Factory inspection is not required for type approval and batch approval.
4. Price and lead time
You will never pay for services that you don’t need! GTG Group provides a customized quote which are tailored to each client's needs and budget. Furthermore, we can expedite the certification process by leveraging modern technologies that ensure you receive the IRAM certification in a reasonably short time frame, faster than the average industry time.
However, the cost and the lead time of testing and certification varies depending on the product complexity and the testing requirements. GTG Group provides free consultation to assess your needs and provide advice on how to get started with compliance. Contact us today by filling out our short form!
5. Why choose us?
Founded in 2012, GTG Group is an independent ISO/IEC 17025 accredited product testing and certification services provider in China, providing comprehensive testing and regulatory certifications obtaining services for a wide range of products. Our goal is to certify your products and ensure their compliance with regulatory standards in order to help you access worldwide markets.
