ANATEL Certification for Power Banks and Phone Batteries

The National Telecommunications Agency of Brazil (Anatel) and the Federal Revenue Service jointly launched the "Legal Product Operation" from November 30 to December 1. Surprise inspections were conducted on the distribution centers of major e-commerce platforms including Shopee, Amazon, and Mercado Livre, located in Araucária (Paraná State), Brasília (Federal District), and Franco da Rocha (São PaULo State).

A total of 20,591 certified products were inspected during this operation, and 4,226 non-compliant products were seized. The seized products include battery chargers, wireless cameras, network equipment, transceivers, power banks, TV boxes, and smart watches, among others. Among them, Mercado Livre had the largest number of non-compliant products detected and banned from sale, REACHing 2,569 units; followed by Shopee with 1,325 units; and Amazon with 332 units.

To ensure the safety and quality of products circulating in the market, Anatel mandates compulsory certification for power banks and mobile phone batteries. Products without certification or bearing counterfeit certification marks are prohibited from being sold within the territory of Brazil.

ANATEL Testing Standards for Power Banks

Safety Standards

①　Standard: iec 62133-1/2

②　Battery samples: 21 pieces (Minimum sample size: 14 pcs; an additional 7 pcs are recommended to prepare for retesting in case of initial test failure)

③　Battery cell samples: 12 pieces (Minimum sample size: 10 pcs; an additional 2 pcs are recommended to prepare for retesting in case of initial test failure)

Performance Standards

①　Standard: IEC 61960-3

②　Battery samples: 22 pieces (Minimum sample size: 15 pcs; an additional 7 pcs are recommended to prepare for retesting in case of initial test failure)

anatel certification Process

1. Select an ANATEL-accREDited certification body

2. Complete domestic pre-testing

3. Arrange sample shipment to designated laboratories in Brazil

4. Compile test reports and submit the formal certification application

5. Await review results and obtain the certification certificate

6. Apply for the MINT LABEL

Strictly Prohibited: Counterfeiting MINT LABEL or affixing it to non-compliant products. Any violation detected will result in severe penalties imposed by Anatel, including product recall, substantial fines (up to 500,000 Brazilian Reals), and even revocation of operational qualifications.

ANATEL Compliance Documentation Requirements

①　Product technical documentation and user manuals in Portuguese

②　Anatel ID label design draft

③　Internal and external product photographs

④　ISO quality management system certificate

⑤　Power of Attorney and other relevant authorization documents