Following the approval of the GENERAL CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK described by Resolution No. 237. Argentina has released the technical and procedural specifications for the Conformity assessment named Disposición 1/2024
Manufacturers and importers currently using a safety seal may continue doing so or switch to the new “MARCADO DE CONFORMIDAD” until the deadline specified in Article 4 of Resolution 237/2024. Once mandatory, all products under Technical Regulations (RTs) must comply.
The most impactful points are described below:
Marking and Documentation Specifications:
* Disposición 1/2024 specifies the design, placement, and content of the marking, which must include a QR code linking to conformity documentation. It also details required information for declarations, lab reports, and related documents.
Roles and Responsibilities:
*Manufacturers/Importers: Ensure compliance, prepare declarations, and affix markings. Importers modifying products assume manufacturer responsibilities.
*Authorized Representatives: Represent foreign manufacturers but cannot sign declarations or apply markings.
*Conformity Assessment Bodies (OECs): Report accreditation details and test results to the National Directorate of Technical Regulations (DNRT).
Updated Procedures:
The document outlines lab testing, certification, inspection, and compliance control, including verification through sample testing. Procedures for certificate transfer or extension are also described in the Disposición 1/2024..
Digital Platform:
All processes will be managed via the “Plataforma de trámites a distancia” (TAD).
Penalties for Non-Compliance:
Penalties are outlined in Resolution 237/2024.
These updates aim to enhance transparency, streamline processes, and improve the efficiency of product conformity assessments in Argentina.
Impact on Type Approval and Market Access Requirements? – Yes
Impact on Imports, Customs, Trade, or Market Surveillance? – No
Impact on Spectrum Management? – No
Impact on Technical Standards? – No
