Certification Introduction:
IRAM was established in 1935. It is a certification body for electronic technology products recognized by OAA (Argentina Accreditation organization - Argentina Accreditation organization) and a certification body for compulsory certification products recognized by the government. The IRAM Safety Mark is a mandatory (except exempted) certification mark in Argentina.
Authentication Basic Information
S-MARK certification (safety)
• Is it mandatory: yes
• Regulated Products: Electrical and electronic equipment with an input voltage in the range of 50-1000 Vac AC, or 75-1500 Vdc DC
• Factory Inspection: Yes
• Local testing: yes
• Validity period of certificate: maintenance of annual supervision and inspection
Applicable Product Range:
The Argentine government passed two new resolutions 197/2004 and 198/2004. 197/2004 allowed manufacturers and importers to choose different certification systems. The Argentine authorities revised the certification system at the end of 2004 and published Resolution 197/2004. , and put this plan into practice. Resolution 197/2004 applies to the following products: electronic and electrical products, toys, personal protective equipment.
Certification Category:
Electrical appliances applicants can choose any of the following certification methods:
A. Mark Certification
B. Type Approval
C. Batch Certification
While 198/2004 has compulsory certification requirements for some electrical and electronic products, the agreement 198/2004 stipulates that the following products are no longer included in the scope of compulsory certification:
• Products with rated current greater than 63A
• Rated voltage less than 50V, use battery power
• Rated electrical power is less than 50V with external power supply (including battery operation)
In addition, the following requirements must also be met:
• The power supply must have a valid Argentine certification
• The technical parameters of the adapter power supply or the model of the adapter power supply must be marked in the product manual
• The product manual must state that it is dangerous to use an unspecified power source
However, products below 50V are still subject to mandatory certification requirements:
• Use lighting and lighting supply system on mains 50V AC
• Dichroic lamps and lamp holders
• Handheld power tools
• Electric fence starter
• Electronic muscle stimulator for fitness