S-Mark Argentina

According to the 92/98 resolution that took effect in 1998, Argentina implements S-Mark mandatory certification for electrical and electronic equipment with an input voltage in the range of AC 50-1000 Vac or DC 50-1500 Vdc. The resolution divides the products into 4 groups, which will be implemented step by step from 2001 to August 1, 2004. All products must obtain S-Mark certification before they can enter the Argentine market.

 

Argentina is a member of the CB system, and the CB certificate and report are recognized, which can save a lot of the trouble of repeating tests and sending samples.

 

Argentina S-Mark safety certification does not require factory inspections. Applicants should provide Spanish nameplates (including safety warning marks) and user manuals. The S-Mark mark should be accompanied by the certification body's mark, such as: Argentina voltage is AC220V/50Hz, the plug is divided into two types: grounded type I and ungrounded type II, which should comply with the Argentina IRAM 2063/2073 standard, if the product is not attached The power cord set must be mentioned on the test report and will also be noted on the certificate.

1. Preface

3 different plugs:

<250V/10A Class I (IRAM 2073 standard)

<250V/20A Class I (IRAM 2073 standard)

<250V/10A Class II (IRAM 2063 standard)

 

2. Issuance of certificates

• If this product has the same structure as the CB model, you only need to pay a small handling fee and file maintenance fee.

• Safety signs must be marked on the product

• Need to perform factory inspection

 

3.  document requirements

a. Safety test report:

CB test report plus CB certificate, IEC English version test report plus Argentina’s national requirements

   

b. Additional documents

• Application

• Design drawings, specifications, circuit diagrams, temperature graphs, measuring equipment list

• Product photo

• Safety warnings in Spanish are printed on the inscription

• Spanish User Manual

• Factory inspection report in Rhein, Germany

• The plug complies with Argentina IRAM 2063/2073 standard

• If the plug does not meet the Argentina IRAM standard, you need to provide additional specifications and samples of the power plug

 

4. review time

• 3 weeks after submission of all documents

 

6. Factory inspection

• Implemented by a designated agency every year

• Factory inspection can be incorporated into other safety verifications, such as TÜV Bauart, GS-Mark, etc.

 

6.  customers need to know

• The importer should present the authorization letter signed by the certificate holder and a copy of the valid S-Mark certificate

• With the aim of protecting human beings, property and domestic animals, Argentina enacted Article 92/98 on February 16, 1998. The provisions clearly stipulate that a verification system must be used to set the minimum safety requirements for low-tension commercial electrical equipment in Argentina

• 92/98 puts forward three-stage safety requirements for the mandatory product verification system: compliance certification, type verification and product production certificate (S mark)

• Before the implementation of the S-Mark in Argentina, type verification must be enforced

 

S-Mark will be enforced from the following dates:

(1) April 1, 2001-Electronic materials such as electronic components, fuses, wires and other electronic devices

(2) August 1, 2001-electronic products such as:

• Electric iron

• Electric heater

• Power tool

• Refrigerator

• Ice maker

• Air conditioner

• Portable kitchen utensils

• Electric shaver

• Hairdressing supplies

• Materials for lamp holders and electric lamps

• Electric light

   

(3) December 1, 2001-electrical products such as:

• Lighter

• Lawn mowers and similar appliances

• Washing machine

• Dishwasher

• Kitchen utensils (excluding portable kitchen utensils)

• Microwave oven

• Electric fan

• Vacuum cleaners and floor beauty related equipment

 

(4) April 1, 2002:

• All appliances that have been defined by Resolution 92/98 and other appliances not listed above (such as IEC 60950, 60065, 61010,...)

 

(5) On December 31, 2002, all appliances with a voltage lower than 50V or higher than 63A

• IEC standards apply to components and devices related to product safety

• No EMC test required

 

7. Technical Information

• Argentina voltage is AC220V/50Hz

• There are two types of plugs, which are grounded Class I and ungrounded Class II

• The plug of the power cord should be verified by IRAM or TÜV Argentina S-Mark

 

S-MARK certification (safety)

Is it mandatory: Yes

Regulatory products: input voltage in the AC 50-1000 Vac or DC 75-1500 Vdc range

Electrical and electronic equipment in the enclosure

Factory inspection: Yes Local test: Yes

Certificate validity period: annual supervision and inspection maintenance