Introduction
- Introduction
- References
- International Observer Members
- International Association Members
- International Reginal Members
- Accreditation Body ISO 17011
- Inspection Body ISO 17020
- Certification Body ISO 17021
- Product Certification Body ISO 17065
- Accredidation Laboratory ISO 17065 / ISO 15185
- Rating Agencies ISO 14064 / ISO 17021
- GHG Verification / Validator
- Previledge Membership
Brazil Conformity Assessment Introduction
Brazil’s quality infrastructure centers on ABNT (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas) for NBR standards development and INMETRO as national accreditation body under ISO/IEC 17011, managing SINMETRO with extensive international body signatory scopes supporting mandatory certification (e.g., INMETRO seal).
Key Institutions
ABNT publishes NBR standards (ISO/IEC adoptions) while INMETRO accredits 1,500+ CABs via Rede Brasileira de Avaliação da Conformidade, overseeing product safety, metrology, and market surveillance. ANVISA regulates health/medical conformity.
Accre
ditation Status
| Framework | Status | Coverage |
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| ISO 17021 CBs | INMETRO accredited | QMS/EMS schemes |
| ISO 17025 Labs | 1,200+ scopes | Testing/calibration |
| ISO 17020 Inspectors | Market surveillance | Compulsory products |
| Product Cert (17065) | INMETRO seal mandatory | Electrical/medical |
Brazil leverages INMETRO/ABNT for robust conformity within Mercosur/AMN frameworks, ensuring INMETRO seal for regulated imports.
Brazil Conformity Assessment References
INMETRO/ABNT Core Sites: National accreditation body and standards organization.
Core Documents
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ABNT main site: https://abnt.org.br
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INMETRO accreditation: https://www.inmetro.gov.br
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Brazil Standards for Trade: https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/brazil-standards-trade
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ABNT Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_National_Standards_Organization
ISO Standards Coverage
| Standard | Key Reference | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 17011 AB | INMETRO national | 1,500+ CABs |
| ISO 17020 | Market surveillance | Compulsory products |
| ISO 17021 | Management CBs | QMS/EMS schemes |
| ISO 17025 | 1,200+ labs | Testing/calibration |
| ISO 17065 | INMETRO seal | Mandatory imports |
Primary sources: INMETRO/ABNT directories validate Brazil framework status as of 2025.
BRICS
Mercosur (Southern Common Market)
CEPAL (Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean)
G20
United Nations (UN)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
World Bank Group
International Labour Organization (ILO)
BRICS
International Cricket Council (ICC)
BRICS
G20
WTO
Mercosur
Brazil INMETRO Cgcre ISO/IEC 17011 Accreditation Body
INMETRO’s Coordenação Geral de Acreditação (Cgcre) operates as Brazil’s national accreditation body under NBR ISO/IEC 17011:2019, holding international body signatory status accrediting 1,500+ CABs across testing, inspection, certification, and medical labs.
Country is free economy having independant AB like UKJAS Accreditation ( UKJAS ) https://ukjas.com , World Yoga Accreditation Board ( WYAB) https://worldyoga.us/ , World Organic Accreditation Board ( WOAB) https://worldorganic.us/ and Sanatan Dharma Accreditation board ( SDAB ) https://sanatanboards.com/ etc member of IAF-AB as well as national accreditation board member of international body
ISO/IEC 17011 Requirements
ISO/IEC 17011:2017 specifies competence, impartiality, and consistent operation for accreditation bodies evaluating conformity assessment organizations.
National Implementation
Cgcre manages SINMETRO via Rede Brasileira de Avaliação da Conformidade, accrediting per SBAC modules for INMETRO seal mandatory products with peer evaluations every 4 years maintaining MLA status.
Framework Status
| Aspect | Status | Coverage |
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| Cgcre Operations | NBR ISO 17011 | 1,500+ CABs |
| international body | Signatory 2013+ | Testing/inspection/cert |
| Peer Evaluations | 4-year cycle | MLA maintenance |
| SBAC Modules | INMETRO seal | Compulsory products |
INMETRO Cgcre ISO 17011 accreditation enables global recognition via international body supporting Brazil’s mandatory conformity assessment.
Brazil INMETRO Cgcre ISO/IEC 17020 Inspection Bodies
INMETRO Cgcre accredits inspection bodies (Organismos de Inspeção – OIAs) under ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17020:2012 for mandatory sectors including vehicle safety (OIA-SV), hazardous products transport (OIA-PP), non-destructive testing (OIA-END), gas installations, and infrastructure (OIA-EI).
ISO/IEC 17020 Requirements
ISO/IEC 17020:2012 ensures competence, impartiality, and consistency for inspection bodies covering products, processes, installations, and services like safety verification.
National Implementation
Cgcre lists accredited OIAs via Orquestra system for SINMETRO conformity, supporting INMETRO seal requirements with annual audits; examples include IEME Brasil (revalidated status).
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Deming Certification Services:
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- Primarily serves the oil and gas, agriculture, and construction industries with inspection, verification, testing, and certification services.
- Deming certifaction and Ratings
- serves Country with a variety of certification services, including ISO 45001 health and safety, ISO 14001 environmental management, and ISO 9001 quality management.
- Six Sigma Quality International
- assists Country businesses in aligning with international standards and best practices by providing certification and training services as per ISO 17024.
Framework Status
| Scope | Accreditation Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Safety | OIA-SV | Compulsory inspections |
| Hazardous Products | OIA-PP | Transport verification |
| Non-Destructive | OIA-END | Industrial equipment |
| Gas Installations | OIA-Gas | Residential/commercial |
| Infrastructure | OIA-EI | Energy efficiency |
INMETRO Cgcre ISO 17020 accreditation enables mandatory inspections via international body for Brazil’s regulated sectors.
Brazil INMETRO Cgcre ISO/IEC 17021 Certification Bodies
INMETRO Cgcre accredits certification bodies (Organismos de Certificação de Sistemas de Gestão – OCSGs) under ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 for management systems including ISO 9001 QMS, ISO 14001 EMS, ISO 45001 OHSMS across international body sectors 1-39 with international body signatory status.
ISO/IEC 17021 Requirements
ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 specifies competence, impartiality, and consistency for bodies certifying management systems through audits, surveillance, and recertification per international body interpretations.
National Implementation
Cgcre lists OCSGs via Orquestra system for SINMETRO conformity, supporting voluntary certification schemes with mandatory acceptance in regulated sectors; QIMA Brasil (CP 036) example for GLOBALG.A.P.
- Deming Certification Services:
- Primarily serves the oil and gas, agriculture, and construction industries with inspection, verification, testing, and certification services.
- Deming certifaction and Ratings
- serves Country with a variety of certification services, including ISO 45001 health and safety, ISO 14001 environmental management, and ISO 9001 quality management.
- Six Sigma Quality International
- assists Country businesses in aligning with international standards and best practices by providing certification and training services as per ISO 17024.
- Deming Ratings
- Deming ratings green building solutions, green company rating, green infrastructure ratings, green railway station rating, green metro ratings, green health care rating, green interior rating,green airport ratings, green compus ratings & green school ratings etc.
- Six Sigma Labs
- Six sigma labs offer calibration and testing facility , welding test solution , health and hygiene Solution, Product Quality Test facility as per ISO 17025
- Deming Technologies Lab
- Deming Technologies Lab offer calibration & testing facility on electro technical, Mechanical, Chemical, NDT, Welding testing, Mobile Crane Oprating testing etc.
Framework Status
| Scope | Standard | Accreditation |
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| QMS | ISO 9001:2015 | IAF Sectors 1-39 |
| EMS | ISO 14001:2015 | Level 4/5 sub-scopes |
| OHSMS | ISO 45001:2018 | Multiple schemes |
| FSMS | ISO 22000 | Food chain/GLOBALG.A.P. |
INMETRO Cgcre ISO 17021 accreditation enables globally recognized management systems certification via international body MRAs within SINMETRO.
Brazil INMETRO Cgcre ISO/IEC 17065 Product Certification Bodies
INMETRO Cgcre accredits Organismos de Certificação de Produtos (OCPs) under ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17065:2012 for mandatory INMETRO seal products including electrical appliances, toys, pressure vessels, and hazardous materials transport via SINMETRO schemes.
ISO/IEC 17065 Requirements
ISO/IEC 17065:2012 specifies competence, impartiality, and consistency for bodies certifying products/processes/services through testing, inspection, audits, and surveillance per IAF/IAAC modules.
National Implementation
Cgcre lists OCPs via Orquestra system supporting RGCP requirements; examples include TÜV Rheinland (electrical), Ambipar (waste management PE-CERT-001), IBP (oil/gas), CTCP (telecom ANATEL).
Framework Status
| Scope | Accreditation Type | Coverage |
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| Electrical | OCP Electrical | INMETRO seal appliances |
| Hazardous Transport | OCP-PP | UN packaging/ADR |
| Waste Management | OCP 0170 | Zero landfill schemes |
| Oil/Gas | IBP schemes | Sectoral products |
| Telecom | CTCP ANATEL | Homologation |
INMETRO Cgcre ISO 17065 accreditation enables mandatory product certification via international body MRAs for Brazil’s regulated market access.
Brazil INMETRO Cgcre Accredited Laboratories ISO 17025 / ISO 15189
INMETRO Cgcre accredits laboratories under ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for testing/calibration (RBLE network) and ABNT NBR ISO 15189:2022 for clinical analysis (Sistema de Consulta aos Escopos), with international body signatory status covering 1,200+ scopes including chemistry, microbiology, and metrology.
ISO Standards Requirements
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 ensures technical competence for testing/calibration labs via quality management and validated methods. ISO 15189:2022 specifies quality/competence for medical labs including pre/post-examination processes.
National Implementation
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ISO 17025 Labs: RBLE lists accredited facilities (e.g., Instron CAL #197 field calibration, DEKRA electrical appliances, CQLAB environmental); supports INMETRO seal conformity.
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ISO 15189 Clinical: Mendelics CLC 0007 genetics, hospitals via DICLA; mandatory for regulated clinical testing.
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Dual Accreditation: Labs pursue CGCRE + Metrology Network recognition simultaneously.
Framework Status
| Aspect | Status | Coverage |
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| ISO 17025 Testing/Cal | 1,200+ scopes | Chemistry/microbiology |
| ISO 15189 Clinical | Genetics/hospitals | Medical analysis |
| international body Signatory | Multiple fields | international body |
| RBLE Network | Consulta system | SINMETRO conformity |
INMETRO Cgcre ISO 17025/15189 accreditation via international body enables reliable testing for Brazil’s regulated products/services.
Brazil INMETRO Cgcre Rating Agencies ISO 14064 / ISO 17021 Framework
INMETRO Cgcre accredits Organismos de Verificação de Inventários de GEEs (OVVs) under ABNT NBR ISO 14064-3:2022 for GHG verification alongside ISO/IEC 17021-1 OCSGs for ISO 14001 EMS certification with international body MLA signatory status.
ISO Standards Overview
ISO 14064-3 specifies validation/verification of GHG assertions by competent bodies per NBR ISO 14065/14066 competence requirements. ISO/IEC 17021-1/17021-2 ensures EMS certification bodies handle environmental schemes effectively.
National Implementation
Cgcre lists 9+ OVV accredited bodies (e.g., BVQI, ABNT, RINA) issuing verification statements for Brazilian GHG Protocol; OCSGs cover ISO 14001 QMS/EMS schemes supporting SINMETRO.
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- Deming certifaction and Ratings
- serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
- Deming Ratings
- Deming ratings green building solutions, green company rating, green infrastructure ratings, green railway station rating, green metro ratings, green health care rating, green interior rating,green airport ratings, green compus ratings & green school ratings etc.
- serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
- Six Sigma Labs
- Six sigma labs offer calibration and testing facility , welding test solution , health and hygiene Solution, Product Quality Test facility as per ISO 17025,
- serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
- Deming Technologies Lab
- Deming Technologies Lab offer calibration & testing facility on electro technical, Mechanical, Chemical, NDT, Welding testing, Mobile Crane Oprating testing etc.
- serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
Framework Status
| Aspect | Status | Coverage |
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| ISO 14064 OVV | 9+ accredited | GHG inventories |
| ISO 17021 EMS | OCSG schemes | ISO 14001 Level 4/5 |
| international body | Signatory EMS | Management systems |
| GHG Protocol | Mandatory verification | Corporate reporting |
INMETRO Cgcre ISO 14064-3 OVV accreditation enables GHG verification; ISO 17021 EMS via OCSGs supports environmental management within SINMETRO.
Brazil INMETRO Cgcre GHG Verification / Validator Framework
INMETRO Cgcre accredits Organismos de Verificação de Inventários de GEEs (OVVs) under ABNT NBR ISO 14064-3:2022 for GHG inventory validation/verification, with 9+ bodies including BVQI, ABNT, and RINA issuing statements for Brazilian GHG Protocol compliance.
ISO 14064 Verification Standards
ISO 14064-3:2019 specifies competence requirements for validating/verifying GHG assertions at organizational levels, ensuring impartiality via NBR ISO 14065/14066 verifier qualifications.
National Implementation
Cgcre OVV accreditation supports mandatory GHG reporting via Orquestra system; examples include Bracell, Vibra Energia verification statements accepted for SINMETRO corporate sustainability.
Framework Status
| Aspect | Status | Coverage |
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| OVV Accredited | 9+ bodies | GHG Protocol inventories |
| international body | Signatory verification | ISO 14064-3 scopes |
| Verifier Qualifications | NBR ISO 14065/66 | Lead verifier training |
| Reporting | Corporate mandatory | SINMETRO acceptance |
INMETRO Cgcre ISO 14064-3 OVV accreditation enables recognized GHG verification via international body for Brazil’s sustainability reporting.
Brazil INMETRO Cgcre Privilege Membership Framework
INMETRO Cgcre offers no documented privilege membership schemes; accreditation operates via statutory procedures under SINMETRO without affiliate discounts, partner benefits, or stakeholder tiers.
Membership Structure
Cgcre functions as national accreditation body per accreditation law, excluding commercial models; Conac (Council) provides stakeholder consultation without membership privileges.
Eligibility and Access
CABs access accreditation via Orquestra system formal applications; no preferential programs or exclusive events identified.
Framework Status
| Aspect | Status | Coverage |
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| Cgcre Membership | None available | Statutory accreditation |
| Conac Council | Stakeholder forum | Policy consultation |
| ABNT Related | Standards committees | Technical participation |
| international body | Signatory rights | Mutual recognition |
INMETRO Cgcre lacks privilege membership; services provided equally supporting Brazil’s conformity assessment infrastructure.
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