Brazil’s telecom agency, ANATEL, requires that a Safety Label be applied to cell phone batteries and chargers after completing the in-country homologation process. Published in January 2017, Act No. 493 outlines new approval standards for Lithium batteries and mobile phone chargers, which were first established in Resolution 481 back in 2007. Act 493 modified the certification process, adding to its scope Inductive Chargers, which include those used in vehicular environments. The applicable charging devices are divided into four types as follows.

Type 1. Charger connected to main power and feeds the cell through a charging cable


Type 2. Inductive charger connected to the electric power grid and feeds the cell through induction (Wireless Power Transmission)


Type 3. Charger used in vehicle environment (12 V or 24 V (c.c)) and feeds the cell through a charging cable


Type 4. Inductive Charger used in a vehicular environment and feeds the cell through induction (Wireless Power Transmission)


In each type, a safety seal must be applied to the product upon commercializing in Brazil. Additionally, safety seals must be produced in-country by a print shop licensed by the Brazilian Mint (Casa Da Moeda). The seal can be placed on the device, or if appropriate, on the device’s manual.

Contact LARCG for questions regarding obtaining the required ANATEL safety label.