Global Market Access: Ecuador
| GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 110V (Single Phase) |
| Frequency | 60Hz |
| Manual Language | Spanish |
| Plug Type | A/B |
Ecuador Conformity Requirements
CATEGORIES
Electrical Safety
REGULATORY AGENCY
Instituto Ecuatoriano de Normalización (INEN)
Organismo de Acreditación Ecuatoriano (OAE)
REGULATIONS
- The imported products under mandatory Ecuatorian Technical Regulations (Reglamentos Tecnicos Ecuatorianos) shall demonstrate their compliance through a Recognition Certificate issued by the local authority INEN (Instituto Ecuatoriano de Normalización) for product import and commercialization.
GUIDELINES
- Before product commercialization the importers shall register the Recognition Certificates in the Quality Department of the Ministry of Industry and Productivity of Ecuador
- Submit the application
- Test in the INEN accredited lab
- After the OAE accreditation verification the technical documents shall be submitted by the importer to INEN.
Applicable Product Categories
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Telecom & Wireless
REGULATORY AGENCY
Federal Institute of Telecommunication (IFETEL)
REGULATIONS
- All products that use a frequency to transmit and/or receive signals and all telecom products that connect to the PSTN or public network must be certified by IFETEL.
- All products approved under the IFETEL Scheme should be labelled as follows:
- For products with on-board/integrated radios: “IFETEL: xxxxxxxxxxxxx”
- For host products containing approved modules: “This product contains an Approved module, Model No. xxxx, IFETEL No. xxxxxxxxxxxxx”
GUIDELINES
- A local representative is required.
- In-country testing is performed in EMA accredited laboratories.
- Two samples of the following are required: Cables, power source, movable antenna, amplifier, testing software including procedures, technical specifications, installation and operation manuals.
- Certification of a family of models is not allowed. Testing, certification and IFETEL registration is required for each product and model.
Applicable Product Categories
Approval is required for:
- All telecommunication equipments including wireless products
To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.
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Energy Efficiency
REGULATORY AGENCY
The National Commission For the Efficient use of Energy (CONUEE)
REGULATIONS
Energy Consumption:
- CONUEE approved the catalogue of equipment and devices in relation to which manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers must provide energy consumption information in 2017. The information included must be in a clear and concise manner and must consist of:
- Unit of energy consumption for operating time;
- Type of energy or energy used in units of measurement unless, due to the nature of the product, the type of energy is clearly identifiable;
- Quantity of the good, product or service of the equipment per unit of energy consumed where applicable.
Maximum Limits of Electrical Power:
- After 20 September 2014, all devices covered by the NOM-032-ENER-2013 will start to be certified in accordance with the NOM.
GUIDELINES
- Products are rated based on the percentage of energy savings relative to the energy consumption, or maximum limits of electrical power according to NOM standards.
Applicable Product Categories
Energy consumption information must be provided for these equipment and appliances:
- Amplifier
- Boiler
- Commercial/domestic coffee machine
- Industrial washer center
- Industrial water pump
- Mixer, etc.
Product categories that require mandatory maximum limits of electrical power:
- Audio playback equipment
- Digital TV adapters
- Image reproduction equipment, including printers, scanners, fax machines, copiers and multifunctionals
- Microwave ovens
- Television set-top boxes
- Televisions
- Video or home theater equipment in DVD or Blu-ray formats
To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.
Testing Partners Solutions
Testing Partners has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with Mexican requirements and obtaining the necessary approval.
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