Brazil - Proposes a New Operational Procedure for Identifying ANATEL-Certified Mobile Phones, Lithium Batteries, and Mobile Phone Chargers

ANATEL Public Consultation No. 26 proposes a new operational procedure for identifying ANATEL-certified mobile phones, lithium batteries, and mobile phone chargers through a secure authentication system combining physical security labels and unique digital identifiers.

The proposal requires each certified product unit to have a traceable “Physical-Digital Identity,” linked to ANATEL’s official validation database, enabling consumers, retailers, and regulators to verify authenticity and helping prevent counterfeiting, tampering, and unauthorized sales.

It also introduces requirements for online marketplaces to display a digital certification identifier for regulated products and allows ANATEL to monitor listings and take administrative action against non-compliant products or advertisements.