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05/05/2016
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The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) held across the country, between 9 and 13 May, the Special Operation Home and Garden. inspection agents delegated bodies, Weights and Measures institutes in the states, they will go through the retail and wholesale trade to verify that the products meet the requirements of the regulation. Everyone must bear the identifying stamp of the Inmetro compliance.
They will be evaluated products as domestic metal ladder; electric grill for outdoor use; electric pressure washer; fences electrifier (domestic or rural); mowing / electric trimmer grass; electric gun welding; electric appliance sauna heating; electric blower, garden cleaning; and electric scissors for cutting grass.
These compulsory certification items must meet minimum safety requirements, which reduces the chance of domestic accidents.
Companies that do not comply with the regulation will be penalized with the seizure of products, and fines can range from R$ 100 to R$ 1.5 million, according to the provisions of Law No. 9,933 / 99. Irregularities can be reported in the Ombudsman (0800 2851818) and accidents must be reported Inmetro System Consumption Accident Monitoring (Sinmac) at: www.inmetro.gov.br/sinmac.
Source: Inmetro
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