ENACOM Publishes Operational Guidelines for Certification Bodies

Following our previous news of March 4, 2026, and September 1, 2026, ENACOM issued the supplementary Guía Operativa para Agencias de Certificación RAMATEL on October 22, 2026.

The operational guide establishes a standardized framework for the certification of telecommunications equipment in Argentina. It serves as an implementation tool under ENACOM Resolution No. 57/2026 (RAMATEL Regulations) and aligns with the full enforcement of ENACOM Resolution No. 843/2026, effective December 1, 2026.

The guide provides instructions for Certification Bodies to support consistent issuance of Certificates of Conformity. It defines requirements in the following areas:

• Minimum Documentation Requirements

  • Technical documentation requirements for submission

  • The primary dossier should preferably be submitted in Spanish

  • Certification Agencies may accept supplementary technical documentation in other languages

• Testing and Sampling Protocols

  • Requirements for equipment samples

  • Requirements for test configurations

• Certificate Amendments and Extensions

  • Type approval certificates remain valid as long as the underlying technical and administrative conditions are maintained

  • Certificates must be amended or extended in cases involving:

    • Changes to the product family

    • Updates to the regulatory framework

    • Changes to the equipment’s country of origin

• Market Surveillance for Class A Equipment

  • Mandatory every two years

  • Sample requirements

  • Verification procedures

  • Surveillance report requirements

Source: https://www.enacom.gob.ar/multimedia/noticias/archivos/202610/archivo_20261026081633_1363.pdf