Product certification in Argentina is rarely a single, linear process. Requirements vary by product type, by how a device connects or transmits, and by whether it’s sold as a standalone unit or as part of a family of related models. Getting the classification wrong early on tends to cascade into the delays this paper is…

Authority and Certification Scheme Restructuring When a regulatory authority changes hands, the compliance implications can vary dramatically. In some markets, existing certificates transfer to the new body without any action required from manufacturers. In others, the transition comes with hard deadlines, full re-certification requirements, and no grace period. Several markets have undergone exactly this kind of structural…

Certification Scope, Process Overhauls, and Labeling Updates Not all regulatory changes demand the same response. Some extend the window for compliance, while others compress it. Some introduce entirely new categories of technical obligation. What they share is a direct impact on how manufacturers plan certifications, structure test programs, and manage the ongoing validity of their…

Certification Scope, Process Overhauls, and Labeling Updates The Americas regulatory landscape has shifted considerably in 2025 and 2026. Several markets have narrowed the scope of devices requiring formal certification, reducing compliance obligations for manufacturers of short-range and unlicensed-band products. At the same time, major economies like Mexico, Chile, and Argentina have restructured the certification process itself, introducing…

Chile represents a significant market opportunity in Latin America, with one of the region’s most advanced telecommunications infrastructures. However, the country maintains a distinct regulatory framework that requires careful attention from manufacturers and importers of wireless devices. The telecommunications sector is overseen by the Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones (SUBTEL), the governmental authority responsible for establishing technical standards, managing radio spectrum allocation, and ensuring regulatory compliance. …

Cellular-enabled products face a higher bar for global certification. Unlike traditional Short Range devices, these products trigger additional scrutiny especially around TAC registration, IMEI traceability, and emerging data tracking laws. With each country setting its own rules, manufacturers must navigate a patchwork of requirements that are complex, region-specific, and often inflexible. Overlooking just one detail…

Brazil is one of Latin America’s largest and most regulated markets for telecommunication and electronic devices. Manufacturers seeking entry must comply with strict technical, safety, and quality standards set by government regulatory bodies. The main certification authority for telecommunication devices in Brazil is ANATEL (National Telecommunications Agency). ANATEL certification is mandatory for telecommunications and wireless…

When it comes to global product certification, the smallest inconsistencies can lead to the biggest delays. Many manufacturers assume that FCC or CE test reports, a familiar model name, or a similarity declaration will suffice across borders, but that assumption can be costly. From country-specific test report validity rules to model name mismatches and restrictive…

The shutdown of 3G networks, and in some cases 2G, has been in the works for quite some time. Around the globe, mobile network operators have either already retired these legacy technologies or are in the process of doing so. For years, newer technologies coexisted alongside older ones, but maintaining these aging networks has become…