Is equipment powered via USB that does not sell a source subject to certification?

Are household appliances that do not sell a power supply (powered via USB) subject to certification?

The answer is that it depends.

Let’s assume it’s a mini car fan with a USB, and it’s intended for that. In this case, it is not subject to certification.

But what if it is a portable lawnmower with a rechargeable battery? So, it must be charged directly to the product when not in operation. Yes, this one shall be certified!

This is also mandatory in cases where the product in operation can be charged via a power supply.

And if the product has a USB and is sold with a power supply? Yes, mandatory certification.

That’s why NCC is here to answer all your questions.

We emphasize that Ordinance No. 328 of 2011, which is a supplementary Ordinance to Ordinance No. 371 of 2009, informs the item below:  

Art. 3° To inform that the Inmetro Ordinance No. 371/2009 should not be applied to exclusively class III devices. 

1st Class III equipment is understood to be one powered by extra-low safety voltage and in which voltages higher than the extra-low safety voltage are not generated. 

2nd Class III appliances powered by batteries recharged in the device itself, via the charging base, must comply with Inmetro Ordinance No. 371/2009.

Note: Class III equipment is those powered by cells, batteries, and voltages below 42 V. 

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