Argentina

Population: 45,195,774

IRAM

In order to export and sell electric/electronic items to Argentina, it is compulsory to obtain a Certificate of Conformity (S-mark) from a designated certification body for an Electric/electronic item in accordance to the law 'Resolution 92/1998, essential safety requirements to be followed for the commercialization of low-voltage electrical equipment'. Target Product: 50Vac~1000Vac or below 1500Vdc, low-voltage devices with power consumption of 5KVA or less, installation material below 63A; batteries, lamps, and exercise equipment are not subject to regulation even though it is below 50Vac or less.

IRAM

Four items, air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines and lamps, are designated items compulsory to undergo the energy efficiency system; these items must be tested at a designated test center in Argentina (overseas reports are not recognized) according to the Argentina IRAM standard - going through a factory inspection before being certified by a certification body.

ENACOM

Products that use technologies such as radio frequency, cellular, or satellite require ENACOM type approval and certification to be imported and sold in Argentina. All products must operate with an IRAM 2074-approved Class I or II plug and IRAM 2073-approved external power supply. Power supplies must operate at 220V 50Hz in Argentina. Target items: Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Devices, Local Area Communication Devices, GSM/Cellular Frequency, Analog Communication, Digital, Fax

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