Despite its importance in certifying the safety and quality of many electronic devices, symbols passed by users. Many of these symbols ensure that devices such as chargers and batteries are rigorously tested before being delivered to the store, providing more safety for shoppers.

Among the main characters printed on electronic products, Anatela FCC certification, CE certification and RoHS. And today, Connected World will explain what each of these symbols mean.

Anatel

Commonly found on smartphones and other mobile devices, the symbol Anatel appears on products that have been approved by the National Telecommunications Agency. As a basic approval required for electronic products in Brazil, the famous Anatel seal means that the device has been tested in accordance with Brazilian standards.

Thus, certified products meet quality standards, which allows them to be sold in Brazil. The agency’s main analyzes cover issues of quality, health, safety and care. It is worth noting that the Anatel symbol can be found both on the product itself and on the packaging.

RoHS

OUR RoHS Or Restriction of certain hazardous substancesregulates the production, import and distribution of electronic and electrical equipment since 2006. As the name suggests, the RoHS directive restricts the use of hazardous substances such as cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), lead (PB), hexavalent chromium (Cr VI), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB and PBDE) and phthalates (DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP) in commercial products.

The main RoHS marked products include home appliances, lighting equipment and IT equipment. Thus, RoHS analyzes products such as microwave ovens, monitors, computers, laptops, and even light bulbs. One of the main directions of the directive is to address the global problems of electronic waste in consumer media.

FCC certification

Issued by the Federal Communications Commission, the body responsible for the regulation of electronic and telecommunications equipment in the United States, FCC certification guarantees that products such as televisions and devices using radio frequencies have been tested and approved in accordance with country criteria.

The main criterion for product approval is the analysis of the emitted ionizing radiation. Therefore, if a US RF manufacturer wants to export its products, it must have an FCC certification label.

CE certification

Like the US, Europe also has an authority that oversees the sale and export of electronic products. In this case, with the symbol CE certificationThe European Economic Area (EEA) is responsible for authorizing a product that has been tested for compliance with requirements such as safety, hygiene and environmental protection.

This marking accredits the equipment for circulation throughout the European Economic Area in accordance with the legislative directives in force in Europe. In addition to electronic products, CE certification can be found on toys and medical devices.

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