Bureau Veritas Concludes LATAM Market Access Roadshow to Support Chinese Enterprises' Global Expansion

On September 23, Bureau Veritas' "Compliance as Your Gateway to Latin America" seminar series concluded in Shanghai. The two-week roadshow visited five industrial hubs in China: Shunde, Shenzhen, Qingdao, Wenzhou, and Shanghai.

Bureau Veritas brought together specialists from its Latin American certification bodies, ANCE, NCC, and CESMEC, alongside local technical teams, to provide in-depth insights into the latest regulatory developments, certification pathways, and compliance strategies across key Latin American markets. The sessions provided practical guidance to help Chinese enterprises address market access challenges and support their international expansion.

Addressing the Growing Demand for LATAM Market Access

Latin America is attracting growing investment from Chinese manufacturers, but market entry remains complex due to country-specific regulations, non-harmonized certification systems, and changing compliance requirements. Understanding these requirements and planning efficient certification strategies are essential to reducing risks and avoiding delays.

With a network spanning more than 140 countries and territories, Bureau Veritas combines global resources with local expertise through ANCE, NCC, and CESMEC in markets including Mexico, Brazil, and Chile. Services cover regulatory applicability assessments, testing and certification, cross-border project coordination, and certificate maintenance.

Key Insights into Regulatory Developments and Certification Pathways

The seminars covered household appliances, lighting, renewable energy technologies, low-voltage electrical products, AV/IT equipment, EV charging infrastructure, and retailer compliance requirements. Specialists shared regulatory updates and practical case studies, focusing on Mexico, Brazil, and Chile.

ANCE: Market Access Solutions for Mexico and the Andean Region

ANCE specialists provided a detailed analysis of requirements in Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and other regional markets, covering:

• NOM certification and energy efficiency requirements for household appliances and lighting products.
• Updates to Colombia’s RETIQ regulations scheduled for 2026.
• NOM 003 certification pathways for photovoltaic inverters, energy storage systems (ESS), and EV chargers.
• Mexico’s IFT wireless certification requirements and related market surveillance mechanisms for AV/IT products.

NCC: Regulatory Updates in Brazil and Argentina

NCC specialists delivered comprehensive guidance on:

• Brazil’s INMETRO and ANATEL certification systems.
• New 2026 regulatory requirements for LED luminaires and light sources, as well as RoHS obligations.
• Energy efficiency certification requirements for major household appliances.
• INMETRO registration for photovoltaic inverters and energy storage systems.
• Voluntary certification for EV chargers.
• Argentina’s safety certification requirements and QR code traceability solutions.

CESMEC: Compliance Developments in Chile and Beyond

CESMEC specialists provided key updates regarding Chilean and regional regulatory requirements, including:

• Chile SEC certification and energy efficiency procedures.
• Newly regulated appliance categories expected between 2026 and 2027.
• SEC registration solutions for solar photovoltaic products.
• Colombia RETIE certification pathways.
• Developments in SUBTEL wireless regulations and updated compliance requirements for products such as televisions and power banks.

Recognizing Industry Leaders Through Certification Excellence

During the seminar series, Bureau Veritas presented certificates to manufacturers in recognition of their commitment to product compliance and international market access:

1. Qingdao Haier Dishwasher Co., Ltd. – Brazil INMETRO Certificate
2. Qingdao Haier (Jiaozhou) Air Conditioner Co., Ltd. – Brazil INMETRO Certificate
3. Qingdao Economic and Technological Development Zone Haier Water Heater Co., Ltd. – Brazil INMETRO Certificate
4. AUCMA Co., Ltd. – Brazil INMETRO Certificate
5. Hisense Air Conditioning Co., Ltd. – Chile Energy Efficiency Certificate
6. Wenzhou Lico Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. – NCC Brazil INMETRO Certificate
7. Gaoneng Gele Electric‌ Co., Ltd. – NCC Brazil INMETRO Certificate
8. Wenzhou Skyworth Yongji Electric Co., Ltd. – BVQI Brazil INMETRO Certificate
9. Zhejiang Yiteng Electric Technology Co., Ltd. – BVQI Brazil INMETRO Certificate
10. Zhejiang Great Wall Trading Co., Ltd. – BVQI Brazil INMETRO Certificate
11. Bopu Electric Co., Ltd. – BVQI Brazil INMETRO Certificate
12. Zhejiang Chint Electric Co., Ltd. – PEP ecopassport Environmental Product Declaration

Empowering Chinese Enterprises for Sustainable Global Growth

The event highlighted Bureau Veritas’ support for Chinese enterprises expanding overseas. As regulations in Latin America become more complex, Bureau Veritas helps businesses understand local requirements and prepare for market entry.

With its global network and local expertise, Bureau Veritas provides regulatory guidance, testing, and certification to help manufacturers manage trade risks, launch products, and compete in new markets.

This support helps Chinese enterprises move beyond exports to build brands and grow their business in Latin America and beyond.