The Inmetro ordinance n° 501 of 2021 defines the necessary aspects for the certification of automotive wheels, which also becomes mandatory (compulsory) before commercialization.
This ordinance covers the types of wheels listed below:
Disc wheels and detachable rims for trucks, buses and similar;
Steel wheels for automobiles, mixed-use vehicles or cargo derived therefrom, mixeduse pickup vans and their trailers;
Aluminum alloy wheels for automobiles, light commercials, tand sport utility vehicles.
This ordinance also defines a single certification model applicable to these products, as described below:
Certification model 5, which includes initial and annual evaluation of products and the Factory Management System. The annual repetition of these evaluations is necessary while maintaining the certified product. The Certificate of Conformity is valid for 4 (four) years.
Process steps
In a simplified way, the main steps of the certification process for this scope are listed below.
How to request the start of a certification process
Access and fill in the form on this link, so that we can provide a technical-commercial proposal. Any doubts related to filling out can be described in the remarks field.
You can also speak with one of our collaborators, through the communication channels below:
• Telephone: +55 (48) 3029-3994
• Mail: ocp@scitec.com.br
Through the Manifestation Form, it is possible to make a Complaint, Appeal or Complaint, relating to our services or products certified by us.
If there are any Questions or Suggestions related to the certification processes, the same form can also be used.
References
Inmetro Ordinance No. 501/2021 – Conformity Assessment Requirements for Automotive Wheels (PT/BR)
Inmetro Ordinance No. 200/2021 – General Regulation of Products Certification – RGCP (PT/BR)
Inmetro Ordinance No. 274/2014 – Regulation for the Use of Inmetro Marks, Symbols, Seals and Labels