SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and
certification company, has gained accreditation to
provide energy efficiency product certification to two countries in Latin
America: Ecuador and Costa Rica.
SGS Brazil will undertake the certification process which in Ecuador
covers the scope for air conditioners and in Costa Rica covers refrigerators
and freezers.
This accreditation enables manufacturers and suppliers in the region to
ensure that their products meet the energy efficiency requirements within the
technical regulations and standards set by the relevant regulatory authorities.
Only products manufactured in accordance with applicable regulations, which
include energy performance, consumer safety and protection of the environment,
can be imported and marketed in the respective countries.
On completion of testing, which can include laboratory testing, physical
inspection and factory audits, SGS will issue a Certificate of Conformity for
products which comply with the regulations.
Certification in Ecuador – RTE INEN 072:2012
According to Ecuadorian technical regulations (INEN), the certification
will apply to air conditioners without duct that are manufactured, imported and
marketed in Ecuador, as shown below:
- Window Air Conditioning, with a cooling capacity
of up to 7032W (24000 BTU/h) - Split air conditioning, with a cooling capacity
of up to 7032W (24000 BTU/h)
Certification in Costa Rica – RTCR 482 2015
In Costa Rica, certification will apply to refrigerators and freezers as
specified below:
- Refrigerators up to 1104 liters (39 ft³)
- Freezers, standalone, of up to 850 liters (30
ft³) operated with an airtight compressor
SGS in Brazil
Recognized as the benchmark for quality and integrity, SGS has been in
Brazil since 1938. Its employees, in major cities and ports around the country,
work to generate trust among people, organizations, institutions and
governments and offer a portfolio of solutions nationwide.
For further information on these services, please contact:
Luiz Ferri
Consumer
and Retail
SGS Brazil
Email: crs.media@sgs.com
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and
certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality
and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over
2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.