What is Argentinian IRAM Certification?

The Argentinian IRAM certification is a mandatory certification system recognized by the Argentinian government. It aims to ensure that electronic products and other specific products sold in the Argentinian market meet certain quality and safety standards.

Requirements for Argentinian IRAM Certification:

1. IRAM certification requirements include aspects such as product performance, safety, and compliance;

2. Product performance requirements involve the product's functionality, performance indicators, and technical specifications;

3. Safety requirements include both electrical safety and mechanical safety to ensure that the product does not pose any harm to users during usage;

4. Compliance requirements mean the product must meet relevant laws, regulations, standards, and technical specifications.

Scope of Argentinian IRAM Certification:

The scope of Argentinian IRAM certification is broad and covers products from multiple fields and categories. The following is a clear summary and breakdown of products under Argentinian IRAM certification:

Electronic and Electrical Products:

   - Household appliances: soy milk machines, juicers, refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, etc.;

   - Lighting appliances: table lamps, fluorescent lamps, light bulbs, lamp tubes, ceiling lamps, downlights, etc.;

   - Wires and cables: BV, BVV, RVV, BLV, BVVB, BLVV, etc.;

   - Capacitors: ceramic capacitors, electrolytic capacitors, ceramic disc capacitors, bypass capacitors, etc.;

   - Appliance switches: wall switches, rocker switches, pull switches, etc.;

   - Information technology and office equipment: printers, fax machines, copiers, scanners, etc.;

   - Electronic entertainment products: game consoles, recorders, video recorders, camcorders, MP3 players, etc.;

   - Power tools: electric picks, electric drills, electric hammers, electric saws, electric scissors, cutting machines, etc.;

   - Electrical accessories: fuses, knife switches, etc.;

   - Low-voltage high-power switching equipment: low-voltage switch cabinets, complete switch cabinets, etc.;

   - Safety protection equipment: air switches, vacuum circuit breakers, leakage protection switches, etc.;

   - Measuring equipment: pressure testing machines, electric bridges, etc.

2. Communication Products: wireless communication, telecommunication terminal products, etc.;

3. Security Cameras: electronic cameras, ring cameras, etc.;

4. Other Products: also includes products from specific industries or fields, such as building materials, machinery, chemical and petrochemical products, textiles, and clothing. The specific scope may be adjusted according to the regulations and standards of the Argentinian government.

Process of Argentinian IRAM Certification:

1. The manufacturer or importer needs to submit an application to IRAM and provide relevant technical documents, test reports, etc.;

2. IRAM will review the submitted documents and may require on-site testing or sample testing of the product if necessary;

3. If the product meets IRAM's certification requirements, IRAM will issue the corresponding certification, allowing the product to be sold in the Argentinian market.

Notes:

- The manufacturer or importer needs to ensure that the product continuously meets IRAM's certification requirements and perform necessary maintenance and updates within the validity period of the certificate;

- If the product undergoes changes or updates, re-certification by IRAM may be required.