Brazil INMETRO Tightens IT Equipment Certification Rules Under New 2026 Ordinance

Overview

Brazil has introduced significant regulatory changes under Brazil INMETRO Ordinance 211/2026 IT, impacting conformity assessment requirements for IT equipment and redefining compliance expectations for manufacturers.

The regulation aims to modernize certification procedures, improve product safety and performance, and align Brazil’s framework with international standards.

Key Regulatory Changes

Expanded Product Scope

• Broader range of IT equipment now subject to certification

• Includes networking devices, peripherals, and data processing equipment

• Clearer classification criteria for regulated products

  
  

Updated Testing Requirements

• Introduction of stricter safety and EMC testing

• Alignment with international technical standards

• Updated laboratory testing procedures

  
  

Certification Process Changes

• Mandatory use of accredited third-party certification bodies (OCPs)

• Revised rules for certification maintenance and surveillance

• Reduced reliance on simplified certification routes

Labeling & Marking Updates

• New requirements for the INMETRO conformity mark

• Enhanced traceability obligations (serial numbers, product identification)

• Clarification on digital and physical labeling

  
  

Documentation Requirements

• Expanded technical file requirements

• Updated test reports aligned with new standards

• Increased emphasis on risk analysis and product safety documentation

  
  

What this means for manufacturers

Manufacturers exporting IT equipment to Brazil must prepare for a more structured and demanding compliance process:

• Higher compliance costs due to stricter testing requirements

• Longer certification timelines

• Potential re-certification of existing products

• Need for early engagement with certification bodies

• Greater documentation and traceability obligations

Certification Impact Summary

Area	Impact
Product Scope	Expanded
Testing Requirements	More stringent
Certification Path	Fully controlled via OCPs
Labeling	Updated and stricter
Documentation	Increased complexity

Timeline + Required Actions

Timeline

• 2026: Ordinance 211/2026 officially published

• Transition Period: Expected (typically 6–12 months, depending on product category)

• Full Enforcement: After transition deadline (to be confirmed in annexes)

  
  

Required Actions

1. Identify impacted products

   Review your IT equipment portfolio

   
   

2. Perform a gap analysis

   Compare current certifications with new requirements

   
   

3. Engage certification bodies (OCPs)

   Confirm updated testing and approval processes

   
   

4. Update technical documentation

   Ensure compliance with revised standards

   
   

5. Plan for re-certification

   Avoid disruptions in product commercialization

   
   

Brazil INMETRO Ordinance 211/2026 IT – Strategic Insight

This update reflects Brazil’s shift toward:

• Stronger regulatory control

• Alignment with global compliance frameworks

• Increased market surveillance

  
  

For global manufacturers, Brazil remains a key market—but with more rigorous and structured entry requirements.