Machinery and equipment (HS 84)

Proyecto de Resolución "Marco regulatorio que establece los requisitos y características esenciales de diseño y fabricación a los que deberán adecuarse las máquinas y equipos que se comercialicen en el Territorio Argentino" (Draft Resolution establishing the requirements and key design and manufacturing criteria to be met by machinery and equipment marketed within Argentina) (10 pages, in Spanish)

The notified measure constitutes the regulatory framework establishing the basic quality and safety principles and requirements for machinery and equipment marketed within Argentina.

The notified draft text covers machinery and interchangeable equipment, safety components, lifting accessories, removable mechanical transmission devices, partially completed machinery, and cables, chains and webbing. Exclusions are listed in Article 2 of the notified draft text.

The notified measure will establish specific technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures for each product in the relevant category, provided that such products have the characteristics required, based on the guidelines set out in this regulatory framework.

Domestic manufacturers and importers of the products covered by the notified measure will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the technical requirements and conformity assessment procedures established, and those to be established by the specific regulations. The notified measure will be implemented within the deadlines established in each of the specific regulations issued.