Javier Milei’s government repealed a series of resolutions that imposed additional requirements for the electrical certification of imported products, which will simplify the income of Appliances, electronic devices and lighting equipment. The measure seeks reduce costs and times For importers and consumers, promoting greater offer and competition in the market.
Through the Resolution 16/2025it is established that The products that already have international certifications of electrical security can enter the country No need for additional local certifications. With this measure, the obligation to perform tests in Argentina is eliminated if the product was already evaluated by a accredited organism abroad.
Regulations are eliminated that increase imports
The new regulations repealed Resolutions 731/87, 524/98 and 169/18eliminating local certification requirements when the products meet the IEC standardsthe main international organism in electrotechnics.
In addition, the resolution Free controls of low voltage products (less than 50V), simplifies certification processes for the national industry and eliminates customs intervention in the validation of these products.
The marketing of equipment with plugs other than the Argentine standardprovided they have certified adapters.
“The torture of the electric certification” is over “
The Minister of State deregulation and transformation, Federico Sturzeneggercelebrated the measure and criticized the previous regulations:
“The torture of the electrical certification is over! To understand the dislate: if you wanted to import an Apple computer, which is sold worldwide, you had to obtain a local certification to demonstrate that its electrical system was safe, ”he wrote in his X account.
He also questioned the Resolution 1038/21signed in the previous management, which demanded certifications for LED lighting products, despite its low voltage and null electrical risk.
What products will be benefited
The measure encompasses a broad spectrum of electrical products, including:
- Domestic use appliances
- Sources and loaders
- Lighting devices
- Electronic, audio and video devices
In addition, products that have recognized certifications such as CE (Europe), EAC (Eurasia), CCC (China), UKCA (United Kingdom), Nom (Mexico), Sec (Chile), Inmeter (Brazil) and UL (USA)among others, They will no longer require additional certification in Argentina.
Less bureaucracy and greater product supply
The government argues that the measure It will reduce costswill facilitate access to latest technology products and encourage a greater competitionwhich could eventually translate into lower prices For consumers.
From the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, authority of application of the norm, they highlighted that this change is part of a State deserting process and to review regulations that could hinder trade.
With this flexibility, the Executive seeks Relax the entry of technological products and align with international standards, eliminating obstacles that so far imported imports and costs costs In the local market.
Source: Ambito
