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18/02/2014
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Inmetro should prevent inflow of illegal products in the country Photo: SXC.hu
RIO - blenders , vacuum cleaners and hair dryers will be assessed , in addition to electrical safety , the level of noise emission. It is what determines the Ordinance No. 388/2013 of INMETRO , which includes sound power rating of the seal noise . From Thursday, the three products should be manufactured and imported only in accordance with the new rules . The institute will monitor imports and prevent the entry of illegal goods. For trade , the adaptation period runs until August 20, 2016 .
The INMETRO will sort the decibels of '1 ' ( quieter ) to '5 ' ( but silent ) , under the Brazilian Labeling Program ( PBE ) .
- The goal is to give more comfort to people at home. We have received complaints , for example, consumers today need to close all doors windows in time to use a blender or vacuum cleaner because of the noise . As a result , we expect less silent or improved products are gradually eliminated from the market to the extent that people exert more conscious purchase using the information Seal - says Marcos Borges , responsible for PBE .
Over the next two years, INMETRO will study the implementation of sound rating for other appliances such as washing machines and air conditioners .
The Seal Noise partnership between INMETRO and IBAMA , was established by CONAMA Resolution 20/ 1994. The initiative is part of the National Program for Education and Control of Noise Pollution - Silence , which aims to combat noise pollution in the country , guide consumers in choosing quieter appliances , encourage manufacturers to produce products with noise levels each smaller and provide more comfort to the citizen .
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