INMETRO Introduction

INMETRO is a mandatory certification in Brazil. There are mandatory and voluntary certification for Brazilian certification system, product in the mandatory list must be certificated, only when they have INMETRO mark are allowed to enter the Brazilian market.

LED Light is in the Mandatory List

On March 13, 2015, INMETRO published notice no. 144, and listed LED bulbs, LED tubes in the  mandatory list. The notice took effect immediately. The notice no. 389 is about the EMC, safety and energy efficiency requirements for the product that export and intended to export to Brazil. It required that after December 13, 2015 all products in the mandatory list must be certified by INMETRO.

Accreditation for INMETRO Certification

On January 19, 2016 BACL is accredited by IAS for INMETRO ordinance 389, therefore, BACL can carry out test on LED bulds and tubes according to INMETRO ordinance 389 and INMETRO ordinance 144. We can help you enter into Brazilian market time-saving and money-saving.

BACL Advantages for INMETRO

Why Choose BACL?

※ The first third party lab accredited by IAS for INMETRO ordinance 389 globally

※ Long test history for energy efficiency and rich experiences

※ Recognized and accredited by many international organizations, one-station service for international testing and certification

BACL can Provide You with Complete LED Light Test:

- test standard: INMETRO ordinance of 389

- test content: safety, EMC, energy efficiency and performance

- test cycle: around 150 days 

- local representative

- importer audit