Chile Resolution 737 Reshapes Short-Range Device Compliance
Chile Resolution 737 modifies the Technical Standard for Short-Range Devices originally approved under Exempt Resolution No. 1,985 of 2017. Published on 22 May 2025 by the Subsecretariat of Telecommunications (SUBTEL), the amendment introduces differentiated regulatory treatment depending on the category of equipment.
According to the official text, the update responds to a sustained increase in certification requests, mainly driven by the mass adoption of consumer electronics using 5G standards and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies . The revised framework will enter into force on 22 February 2026.
Certification Reserved Under Chile Resolution 737 for Medical SRDs
A key change introduced by Chile Resolution 737 is the restriction of mandatory certification to equipment described in Article 1 literals g) and h) .
Manufacturers or importers of these devices must obtain a certificate from SUBTEL before selling or transferring them within Chile. The certificate confirms compliance with radioelectric emission requirements established in the technical standard. Importantly, certifications granted under this framework do not authorize medical use .
This amendment creates a differentiated regulatory pathway between medical short-range devices and other SRD categories.
QR Code Labeling Becomes Mandatory for Most SRDs
For equipment described in Article 1 literals a), b), c), d), e), f), i), j), and k), Chile Resolution 737 replaces prior certification with a QR code marking obligation .
Before commercialization in Chile, manufacturers or importers must:
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Verify that radioelectric emissions comply with applicable telecommunications regulations.
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Obtain an Informe de Ensayo (Test Report) demonstrating conformity with sectoral requirements .
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Print or affix a QR code on a visible exterior face of the product packaging.
Additionally, devices within these categories may not operate or be displayed to the public without compliant QR labeling. The QR code must also be visible in any physical or virtual space where the equipment is exhibited or advertised .
Mandatory Website Information Linked to the QR Code
Chile Resolution 737 specifies the exact information that must be accessible via the QR-linked website, which must be in Spanish.
The website must contain:
Commercial Information
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Date (day/month/year format)
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Commercial name of the equipment
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Manufacturer
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Importer or representative in Chile
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Chilean address
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Contact email
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Website
Technical Characteristics
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Equipment type
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Brand
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Model
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Technology or modulation
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Frequency bands
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Antenna gain (dBi)
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p.i.r.e. values (dBm and mW)
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Radio modules (if applicable)
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Downloadable Test Report (PDF)
Declaration of Conformity
A declaration confirming that the device complies with the Technical Standard for Short-Range Devices approved by Exempt Resolution No. 1,985 (2017) .
If certain technical characteristics are confidential, access may be password-protected. However, the password must be previously communicated to SUBTEL via email .
Technical Specifications for the QR Code Under Chile Resolution 737
The resolution establishes precise technical conditions for the QR code:
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Minimum size of 1 cm x 1 cm
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No frames
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Mobile-readable format (e.g., QR Model 2)
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30% error correction level
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Sufficient color contrast
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Square module border and center style
These formatting requirements are mandatory for market access once the regulation becomes effective.
Entry Into Force: 22 February 2026
Article Two establishes that Chile Resolution 737 will enter into force nine months after its publication in the Official Gazette . Given the publication date of 22 May 2025 , the effective date is 22 February 2026.
Preparing for Market Access Under Chile Resolution 737
Manufacturers and importers impacted by Chile Resolution 737 must review their compliance processes before February 2026. Changes affect labeling, documentation, website publication requirements, and pre-market verification procedures.
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Impact Assessment
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Technical Standards? ❌ No
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Type Approval & Market Access? ✅ Yes
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Imports, Customs, Trade, or Market Surveillance? ✅ Yes
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Spectrum Management? ✅ Yes