Brazil - Apply for Brazilian Product Certificate (CPB)
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ProcedureEdit
Apply In-Person:
- To Apply for Brazilian Product Certificate (CPB) , the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Economy, INMETRO (National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology) link
- An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
- The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
- Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
- Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
- The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
- After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
- An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
- Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
- INMETRO will review the application, documentation, and test reports to evaluate whether the product complies with the required technical standards.
- If necessary, the product may undergo testing and inspection to verify its conformity with the technical regulations.
- If the product meets the standards, INMETRO will issue the Brazilian Product Certificate (CPB) to indicate that the product is following Brazilian regulations.
- This entire process can be completed within 60 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
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Required DocumentsEdit
- Application form
- ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
- Address proof – (Driving license, utility bill, etc)
- Technical Documentation
- Quality Control Documentation
- Other Relevant Documentation
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Ministry of Economy
INMETRO (National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology)
Phone: 0800 285 1818
Email: [email protected]
Contact- link
EligibilityEdit
To be eligible for a CPB, a product must meet the following criteria:
- The product must be manufactured in Brazil.
- The product must be made with at least 60% Brazilian-sourced materials.
- The product must be owned by a Brazilian company.
FeesEdit
The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
ValidityEdit
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Processing TimeEdit
- This entire registration process can be completed within 60 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
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InstructionsEdit
- Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
Required InformationEdit
- Name
- Address
- ZIP code
- Gender
- Mobile number
- Product details
- Manufacturer details
- Warranty details
- Authorized Representative details
Need for the DocumentEdit
- The Brazilian Product Certificate (CPB) is a certification issued by the Brazilian Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) to products that are considered to be of Brazilian origin. The CPB is a voluntary certification, but it can be a valuable asset for businesses that want to demonstrate the Brazilian origin of their products.
Information which might helpEdit
The following are the benefits of obtaining a CPB:
- It can help to increase the visibility of your product in the Brazilian market.
- It can help to make your product more competitive in the Brazilian market.
- It can help to protect your intellectual property rights in Brazil.
- It can help you to obtain preferential treatment in government procurement tenders.
Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit
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