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UL and the S Mark
safety compliance
in ­Argentina
UL is an independent safety
science company with more
than a century of expertise in
standards development, testing
and certification. As a wellrespected third-party organization
present in over 100 countries,
UL has unprecedented expertise
in product certification and
safety compliance.
UL certifies, validates, tests,
inspects, audits, and advises.
We provide the knowledge and
expertise to help customers
navigate growing complexities
across the supply chain – from
compliance and regulatory
issues to trade challenges and
market access.
Combining innovation in
product safety with hands-on
customer care, our services help
manufacturers bring safetycompliant products to markets
around the world, including
Argentina.
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The S Mark and certification models in Argentina: UL speaks YOUR language
UL Argentina has a team of engineers and safety advisers
according to IRAM or IEC standards, and to carry out
system and the compliances needed for products to enter
Resolution 896/99.
with in-depth knowledge of the Argentinean standardization
the market.
certification for products affected by Resolution 92/98 and
We also authorize manufacturers and importers to use the
Argentina’s central body for technical and scientific safety
DNCI (National Office of Internal Commerce) “S” Mark
(SICyM) requires all electrical and electronic products to
bear a safety certification signifying products comply with
the standards set by Resolution 92/98. Additionally,
Resolution 896/99 was created to establish standards and
help ensure safety in personal protection equipment (PPE).
alongside the UL-AR de Argentine Mark. Finally, for products
that may already have pre-existing certificates, UL Argentina
can recognize the certifications issued by UL (US) to
revalidate them in the local certification system.
UL is accredited by the OAA (Argentine Accreditation
Organization) and recognized by the Secretary of Industry,
Commerce and Mining (SICyM) to certify all products
EXPERT
Knowledgeable
engineers
engineers.
We know the certification
Protecting
your brand.
brand
We know the certification
solutions needed
solutions needed
for Argentina,
for Argentina,
and beyond.
Leading
Leading safety
and beyond.
knowledge.
knowledge
We help protect your brand
by applying our services
to your entire
entire supply
supplychain.
chain
We help develop the very
standards your products
When it
need to fulfill.
comes to product
safety compliance in
Engaged and
responsive.
responsive
We value maintaining
Argentina – UL is
your go-to
service provider.
Solid
Solid reputation.
reputation
UL is authorized by
a close relationship with
our clients. We care
about your success.
OAA and respected
Unparalleled
experience.
experience
around the world.
We draw on over 120 years
of researching, developing
and implementing
safety science.
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COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION TO RESOLUTION 92/98
Keeping up with
safety in electronics
Argentina remains one of the fastest growing markets in South
America, particularly in the electric and electronic products sector –
an area of significant potential that both local and international
manufacturers want to tap into. In order for safety to keep pace
with growth, DNCI (Dirección Nacional de Comercio Interior) issued
Resolution 92/98 which establishes mandatory safety requirements
for electrical and electronic products marketed in Argentina.
UL can help. With our OAA accreditation and SICyM recognition,
UL provides direct certification services for clients desiring to sell
electrical and electronic products in Argentina, whether
manufactured locally or imported. We are authorized to certify
all low-voltage equipment affected by Resolution 92/98, as well
as issue the “S” Mark and the “UL-AR” Mark.
UL can carry out product evaluation by full testing at accredited labs.
In many instances, facilitate certification for Argentina by using
existing client test data. UL services help to consider the full
spectrum of potential safety issues, ranging from national
deviations like voltage to certifications for plugs.
Products within the following electrical range
Voltage
Current
Power
50-1500 Vdc
up to 63 A
up to 5kVA
50-1000 Vac
up to 63 A
up to 5kVA
Products for use above 50V
• Information technology equipment
• Consumer electronics equipment
• Lighting products
• Cables and wiring
• Appliances
• Motors and generators
Certification models
for Resolution 92/98
Products for use below 50V
There are three certification models to
• Industrial control equipment
•Luminaries and luminary supply systems powered
evaluate conformity to the standard:
• Diachronic lamps and their lamp holders
consist of testing carried out on samples
• Power supplies for electric fences
or import shipments. Whereas the lot
by sources connected to networks above 50V
Type, Mark and Lot. Type and mark
All certification models include the
The type and mark models also include
•Samples, selected by the certification
carrying out tests on samples selected
following elements:
body
•Tests and evaluation of the product
using the applicable
at external accredited labs
• Hand-held power tools
of the product selected from production
• Evaluation of test reports
•Electronic muscle stimulators used for fitness
model includes testing samples of the
• Certificate issuance
activities
product selected from the lot.
market surveillance which comprises
in the market or at the customer
warehouse.
The mark model differs in that
certification also includes (at least once
a year) factory inspection. With the
• Reviewing of the process
mark model, the product shall bear the
• Use of the official safety mark
official safety mark (S Mark) as well as
the mark of the certification body
overseeing the process (UL-AR Mark).
Resolution
92/98
UL-AR Brand usage
Factory
inspection
Tests
Market
surveillance
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Type
Mark
Lot
Not applicable
Yes, payable once a year
Not applicable
Not applicable
There will be one inspection at the
beginning of the process and, then,
one inspection a year so maintain
the certification
Not applicable
Sample testing
Sample testing
Complete tests of the samples
from the specified lot
Yes, the first surveillance
will happen within 90 days.
From the 2nd on, it will be
every 180 days.
Yes, the first surveillance will happen
within 180 days. From the 2nd on,
it will be once every year
Not applicable
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COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION TO RESOLUTION 896/99
Personal Protection
Equipment (PPE)
Product safety for Personal Protection
Equipment (PPE) is paramount. Argentina
Mark
Lot
safeguard the welfare of those working in
Resolution
92/98
To establish the mandatory certification of
UL-AR Brand usage
Yes, payable once a year
Not applicable
Tests
Complete tests of the samples from
the specified family
Complete tests of the samples from
the specified lot
Factory inspection
There will be one inspection at the beginning
of the process and, then, one inspection a year
so maintain the certification
Not applicable
Market surveillance
There will be a type test at the factory of a
randomly selected model
Not applicable
takes this one step further with measures to
hazardous or dangerous situations.
Personal Protection Equipment, Argentina
established Resolution 896/99. With the aim
of reducing workplace accidents, the resolution
encompasses any process, product or service
which use protective equipment. Under the
OAA accreditation and SICyM recognition, UL
Argentina is authorized to certify all PPE
products.
Certification
models for
Resolution
896/99
Mark of Conformity
Lot Certification
sample to evaluate conformity with the
performed on representative samples taken of
Product manufacturers
surveillance. It includes the following elements:
and importers may opt
for Lot Certification or
Mark of Conformity.
This model includes testing of a product
applicable standards and evaluation of the
manufacturing system, followed by market
• Samples, selected by the certification body
•Tests and evaluation of the product using the
applicable standards
• Evaluation of test reports
This model includes a lot test that shall be
each batch manufactured or imported. It
includes the following elements:
•Samples, selected by the certification body
in accordance with standard IRAM 15
and IRAM 18
•Tests and evaluation of the product using the
applicable standards
• Factory inspection
• Evaluation of test reports
• Certificate issuance
• Certificate issuance
• Reviewing of the process
• Use of the official safety mark
• Use of the UL-AR Mark
• Reviewing of the process
• Use of the official safety mark
•Monitoring of market samples or deposit
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