ANATEL Labeling Requirements

• Homologated products require ANATEL identification in an applicable format.

• Physical marking must be durable and accessible without tools on a non-removable part.

• E-labeling can use an integrated or connected display subject to access, integrity and packaging requirements.

• Document the marking format and location and discuss later changes with the designated certification body (OCD).

• Keep the homologation code and product records consistent.

Physical marking must be:

• Legible and durable throughout the product’s useful life

• On a non-removable part of the product

• Accessible without tools

Possible locations include:

• Rear panel or underside of the device

• Fixed surface inside a tool-free battery compartment

• A non-removable part of the enclosure

Common labeling mistakes include:

• Incorrect placement: Marking on a removable part or in a location accessible only with tools.

• Incomplete identification: Missing or incorrectly formatted homologation code.

• Non-durable labeling: Markings that peel off or fade under normal use.

• Unsuitable e-label: Electronic identification that does not meet access or integrity requirements.

Check the marking format, location and durability with the OCD (designated certification body) during the product documentation review.

Marking in the user manual is permitted in either of these cases:

• Space is demonstrably insufficient and the product bears no identification marks of international certification bodies

• Marking on the product presents technical difficulties

The identification must then appear in the user manual; it may also appear on the packaging. Confirm with the OCD whether the product meets these conditions and which marking format applies.

Electronic labeling is permitted for devices with an integrated display or devices operating with equipment that has a display. During certification:

• The applicant documents how the e-label is displayed clearly and legibly

• The OCD reviews the marking documentation against ANATEL’s requirements

Technical Conditions for E-Labels

Access and implementation requirements include:

• Easy access, preferably within three steps from the main or start menu

• No codes, passwords, special permissions, plug-ins or additional special accessories

• Factory-installed identification and viewing software protected against tampering

• Identification retained after a factory reset

• Access instructions in the user manual or quick guide, or alternatively on the packaging or the applicant’s website

• Packaging identification for end-user products, subject to the exceptions in Ato nº 4088/2020

The certification documentation must identify the marking format and location:

• Product photographs show the intended marking location

• For e-labels, describe how the identification is displayed

• Submit marking artwork and supporting product documents to the OCD

Discuss proposed changes to marking format or placement with the OCD. The OCD assesses the impact and confirms whether updated documentation or a formal amendment is needed.

Use the homologation code to match the product marking to the approved model and supporting documentation. Keep the following information consistent:

• Homologation code and model identification

• Label artwork and location shown in the product records

• Marking on the product, packaging and documentation, as applicable

Responsibility for marking depends on the product’s origin and use:

• The Brazilian manufacturer, regardless of where the product is manufactured

• The manufacturer’s legal representative for imported products

• The user for direct own-use imports, telecom-service use or non-commercial handmade products

Imported products generally require marking before entry into Brazil. Exceptions are set out in Ato nº 4088/2020.

For own-use homologation, the applicant must affix ANATEL identification to the product using the code shown on the certificate. Confirm the marking method against the product’s design and applicable requirements.