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The Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM) published Resolution 57/2026 on February 24, 2026. The regulation introduces a comprehensive restructuring of Argentina’s telecommunications equipment homologation and registration framework.
Below are the key changes introduced by the new resolution:
1. Creation of a Registry of Certification Bodies
A formal registry has been established for certification entities authorized to assess and approve telecommunications equipment.
2. Updated Registry of Testing Laboratories
Testing laboratories must comply with new recognition and operational requirements under the revised framework.
3. Product Classification
Equipment will be classified into Class A (consumer devices, SRDs, and mobile equipment) and Class B (infrastructure, broadcasting, and professional equipment).
4. Homologation by Product Family
The regulation explicitly allows homologation by product family, provided that the representative model is properly justified.
5. Mandatory Registration Disclosure
The RAMATEL registration number must be clearly indicated in commercial documentation and online sales listings, strengthening traceability and market surveillance.
6. Certificate Validity
Certificates will no longer have a fixed expiration date. They will remain valid indefinitely, provided that the product remains unchanged and continues to comply with the applicable requirements. However, market surveillance activities must be conducted every two years.
7. Transitional Provisions
Existing registrations will remain temporarily valid for three years during the transition to the new regulatory framework.
The new framework will become fully effective on September 1, 2026. Manufacturers, importers, and distributors are encouraged to review the updated procedures to ensure continued market access in Argentina.
Please refer to the official publication at:
www.argentina.gob.ar/normativa/nacional/resolucion-57-2026-423392/texto
Further implementation details are still being verified.
2026-03-19
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Argentina - Resolution 57/2026: Key Changes to Telecom Equipment Registration and Certification
