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ECUADOR: New Standardization and Regulation for use of audio-frequency devices.

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The National Service of Standardization (INEN) issued a new Resolution regarding the products ‘Loudspeakers’ (with reference #114) and ‘Audio-frequency electric amplifiers’ (listed with ENEM reference #118)., both products are specified on the categories of the Public Duty Specification.

LOUDSPEAKERS. RESOLUTION No. 14 392. will set and officialize  a new procedure for Speakers as listed in the  NTE INEN-IEC 60268-5 norm. They will need to fulfill the label requirements, showing the following information in Spanish:

-Standard trademark or model.

-Marking of terminals and frameworks.

-Nominal Impedance.

-Rated maximum power output.

 -Country of origin.

In addition, Loudspeakers must have a User Manual and a compliance certificate issued by a certified compliance organism. 

Testing will be done according the NTE INEN-IEC 60268-5 resolution. 

This Resolution will enter into force since March 24, 2015.

(Note: this resolution will be only available for passive speakers)

AUDIO-FREQUENCY ELECTRIC AMPLIFIERS (This Resolution is not yet numbered). This Resolution will set and officialize a new procedure for Audio Frequency Electric Amplifiers as show in the  NTE 118 list. They will need to fulfill the label requirements, showing the following information in Spanish:

-Products must accomplish safety requirements according International Norm IEC # 60065. It must include country of origin.

-Labeling information must contain clear and visible.

-Products listed must have an annex with technical features following the International Norm  IEC # 60268-3.

In addition, must have a User Manual and a compliance certificate issued by a certified compliance organism. 

Testing will be done according the Ecuadorian Technical Norm (NTE) INEN-ISO 2859-1  resolution. 

This Resolution will enter into force since March 8, 2015.

Find attached the entire document (in Spanish).

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