Chile

Products requiring SUBTEL approval include:

• Portable transceivers
• Remote radio control devices
• Wireless microphones
• Cordless phones, including certain DECT systems
• RFID equipment
• Radio signal devices
• Medical implant communication systems
• Other medical equipment
• Vehicle radar systems
• ZigBee devices

Is SUBTEL Mandatory or Voluntary?
Mandatory

Testing for SUBTEL

No factory audit is required. Sample testing is conducted depending on the product type. In most cases, Chile does not require local testing, and existing test reports can generally be used for the homologation process.

Local representative required?
Yes

Certificate validity period

Permanent

Additional certification – SAE Homologation

If the product is a mobile phone operating on Chilean cellular networks, a different process applies. This process requires the involvement of the homologation authority to determine which bands and technologies the device supports. The authority will then issue the homologation certificate. This procedure is known as Multiband/SAE Homologation.

If the device falls into these technology categories, a homologation certificate will be issued after receiving a conformity certificate from an accredited Chilean test center.

If the device cannot be classified into these categories, the manufacturer must obtain “special approval” from SUBTEL.

Marking

Certification marking in Chile is regulated differently compared to many other countries. Devices using wireless technology do not require a certification label on the product, packaging, or user manual.

The only exception is for mobile phones using 2G/3G/4G technologies certified under Multiband/SAE Homologation. In such cases, manufacturers must place a label on the product packaging. The label must be at least 3 cm in height and clearly indicate the frequency bands in which the product operates. An example label is shown below: