On May 13, 2025, Chile’s Undersecretariat of Telecommunications (SUBTEL) issued Exempt Resolution No. 737, which introduces sweeping amendments to the technical standard for reduced-range equipment, originally established under Resolution No. 1,985 of 2017. This update marks a strategic shift from a traditional certification model toward a self-declaration approach, designed to reduce regulatory burdens while ensuring ongoing transparency and compliance.
Differentiated Compliance Pathways
The updated regulation distinguishes between two categories of equipment:
Medical-use SRDs (e.g., MICS devices, medical data acquisition systems) must continue to undergo certification by SUBTEL prior to commercialization.
All other reduced-range devices—including consumer electronics that use standards such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RFID, and similar technologies—will now follow a self-declaration of conformity process, centered around a QR code system.
QR Code Requirements for Non-Medical SRDs
Manufacturers or importers of non-medical reduced-range devices must now verify regulatory compliance through test reports and display a QR code on product packaging. This QR code must link to a Spanish-language webpage that includes:
Commercial and contact information for the manufacturer and local importer/representative.
Technical specifications (frequency bands, antenna gain, radiated power, supported technologies, etc.).
A downloadable test report that demonstrates compliance with Chilean emission limits and telecommunications standards.
A formal declaration of conformity stating the device meets SUBTEL’s technical requirements.
All product packaging must visibly display the QR code. Moreover, the same code must appear in any physical or online location where the product is displayed or advertised.
Website and Documentation Standards
The regulation prescribes strict formatting rules for the information presented via the QR-linked website. These include standardized data fields for frequency bands, antenna gain, modulation types, and equipment classification, all of which must align with the device’s test report. If any of the technical data is confidential, redacted or password-protected versions must be disclosed to SUBTEL in advance.
A searchable index is required if the site hosts information for multiple products. Incomplete or improperly formatted websites may constitute noncompliance.
Legal Enforcement and Implementation Timeline
SUBTEL retains full supervisory authority to inspect any equipment for compliance at any time. Violations of the new requirements—such as missing QR codes or non-conforming web documentation—will trigger sanctions as outlined in Title VII of the General Telecommunications Law.
The regulation also amends various definitions and text within the existing technical standard. These changes aim to eliminate redundant phrasing, align terminology with International Telecommunication Union (ITU) standards, and improve clarity around emission and frequency parameters. A new device category, for medical data acquisition equipment operating in the 430–440 MHz band, has also been added.
The new requirements will become mandatory in February 2026, nine months after the resolution’s publication in Chile’s Official Gazette. Until then, stakeholders are encouraged to update packaging, test reports, and online content in preparation for the transition.
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Quick Country Facts
Chile
Certification Body: Subsecretaria de Telecomunicaciones (SUBTEL)
Certification Type: Mandatory
License Validity: Indefinite
Application Language: English
Legal License Holder: Manufacturer
In-Country Testing Requirement: Testing Not Required
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