South America
Argentina
Passion for life
Population:
46 million
Capital:
Buenos Aires
Official Language:
Spanish
1. Instituto Argentino de Normalización y Certificación (IRAM)
IRAM is Argentina's national standards body, responsible for developing and implementing national standards across various sectors. It also manages the IRAM certification mark, which indicates conformity with Argentine standards.
2. Organismo Argentino de Acreditación (OAA)
The OAA is the national accreditation body, responsible for accrediting conformity assessment bodies, including testing and calibration laboratories, certification bodies, and inspection bodies. Accreditation by the OAA ensures that these entities are competent to carry out their tasks.
3. Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM)
ENACOM regulates telecommunications and electronic communications equipment. It requires type approval for such devices to ensure compliance with national standards.
4. Servicio Nacional de Sanidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria (SENASA)
SENASA is responsible for the regulation and certification of products of animal and plant origin, ensuring they meet safety and quality standards. It also oversees the prevention, eradication, and control of diseases and pests that affect these products.
5. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Industrial (INTI)
INTI participates in standards development and performs product testing and certification. Due to the continuing shortage of independent laboratories in Argentina, INTI is viewed as a prime testing and calibration laboratory for the country.
Product Certification and Compliance Requirements
S-Mark Certification: Certain products, such as electrical and electronic equipment, must obtain the S-Mark certification to demonstrate compliance with safety standards. This certification is mandatory for products within specified voltage ranges and is managed by recognized certification bodies.
New Conformity Assessment Framework: As of March 28, 2025, Argentina will implement a new conformity assessment framework under Resolution 237/2024. This framework introduces a QR code-based conformity marking system, enhances market surveillance, and allows for broader recognition of foreign certifications and tests conducted by entities with agreements in Argentina.
Declaration of Conformity (DoC): Manufacturers and importers are required to provide a DoC in Spanish, signed by a local representative, confirming that their products comply with applicable technical regulations.
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Nigeria NCC type approval compliance now reaches every link of the supply chain. In a notice issued on 19 October 2026, the Nigerian Communications Commission told OEMs, ODMs, importers, distributors, dealers and retailers that every SIM-enabled device model needs NCC Type Approval and that each device's IMEI must be verified before sale. Existing stock is included, and non-compliant devices may be kept off Nigerian networks.
23 Oct 2026
Africa
FCC Test Lab Recognition Rules: 2028 Cutoff Up for Vote
FCC test lab recognition rules could change sharply. A draft Third Report and Order in ET Docket No. 24-136, up for a vote on 29 October 2026, would stop the FCC recognizing Test Labs, TCBs and accreditation bodies in economies without a mutual recognition or reciprocal trade agreement with the United States. Applications received from 1 December 2028 would need testing in the US or a Reciprocal Economy. Existing grants stay valid.
22 Oct 2026
North America
Zambia ZICTA Type Approval Guidelines: Draft Out for Comment
Zambia ZICTA type approval guidelines are being rewritten. On 21 October 2026, ZICTA published draft revised ICT (Type Approval) Guidelines that would replace the 2022 version. The draft sorts equipment into high-risk and low-risk classes, allows conditional customs release, caps quarantine at 60 days at the importer's cost and expands label and product information rules. Comments are open until 20 November 2026.
22 Oct 2026
Africa
India BIS Electrical Appliances QCO: In Force Since 1 Oct
The India BIS electrical appliances QCO has applied since 1 October 2026 to large and medium manufacturers. Under the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026, 90 types of appliance must meet IS 302 (Part 1):2024 and carry the BIS Standard Mark. Small firms follow on 1 January 2027 and micro firms on 1 April 2027. Here's what's covered, which exemptions apply and what to do now.
21 Oct 2026
Asia
South Korea USB-C KC Certification: Required 6 Nov 2026
South Korea USB-C KC certification rules apply from 6 November 2026. Under MSIT Notice No. 2025-56, mobile phones, tablets, laptops, earphones, cameras and eight other device types that charge by cable must have a USB Type-C receptacle. The National Radio Research Agency (RRA) has published guidance on how the requirement is checked in KC conformity assessment. Here's what's covered, what's still unclear and what to do before the date.
21 Oct 2026
Asia
Malaysia MTSFB IPv6 Technical Code: Comment by 7 Nov
The Malaysia MTSFB IPv6 technical code is being revised for a second time. MTSFB has opened public comment on draft MTSFB2607R2, which would replace MCMC MTSFB TC T013:2019, and on draft MTSFB2612R2 for analogue terminal equipment, which would replace TC T001:2013. Both comment periods run from 8 October to 7 November 2026. The IPv6 draft reaches smartphones, routers, IoT devices and security appliances with public internet access.
20 Oct 2026
Asia
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