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06/03/2012
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SAO PAULO - The auto parts manufacturers and importers operating in Brazil have until December 21 this year to suit the quality requirements of the Inmetro (National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality), according to the Certification Program Compulsory Automobile Components. "The intention is to oversee the parts that come to market without meeting the minimum safety requirements, such as brake pads and shock absorbers," explains the director of quality Inmetro Alfredo Lobo.
According to him, after the deadline for compliance, the agency will start monitoring. "If irregularities are found, the manufacturer or importer shall have a further 12 months for new fitness," he says.
But the trade has until July 2014 to comply with the requirements of the Program.
Certification
To obtain certification, Lobo explains that the manufacturer or importer should seek a laboratory accredited by the Institute to perform the tests required for certification. "If you repeat after the start of inspections, Inmetro may prohibit the manufacturer or importer, seize the pieces, including removing them from the market, and collect fines, which can vary between R$ 100 and R$ 1.5 million "he adds.
Before undergoing any type of penalty, the company will be notified, and then suffer the punishments provided.
Replacement
According to Lobo, the sector with the highest incidence of poor-quality parts is parts. "The automakers have their own quality controls. But even so, automakers and dealers will also be supervised and will have to submit the certification, "he says.
Source: InfoMoney
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