Chile Amends Electric Hammer Safety Protocols
Country: Chile
Notification Date: 2026-04-08
Chile has published Resolution Exenta N° 37.705, which approves and/or modifies testing protocols for the safety and efficiency of electrical and fuel products. This addendum specifically highlights the modification of Protocol PE N°6/06:2025, which regulates electric hammers. The resolution was officially published in the Diario Oficial on March 5, 2026.
Key Details- Country: Chile
- Document Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHL/735/Add.1
- Notification Date: 2026-04-08
- Comment Deadline: Not specified (addendum announcing publication)
- Effective Date: 29 October 2027
The core change involves a modification to the existing "Protocolo de Análisis y/o Ensayos para la certificación en Seguridad de Martillo, PE N° 6/06 de fecha 08.01.2007." This means new or updated technical requirements for safety testing and certification procedures for electric hammers.
The Superintendencia de Electricidad y Combustibles (SEC) establishes these protocols to ensure products meet stringent safety, energy efficiency, and quality specifications, protecting consumers and property. This follows a public consultation process where international stakeholders provided input.
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