Updated for SUBTEL Resolution 737/2025 — Effective February 22, 2026
As Chile’s digital economy expands, wireless communication devices—including smartphones, routers, IoT modules, and smart appliances—must comply with new requirements under SUBTEL Resolution 737/2025. The traditional type-approval model is being replaced by a QR Code and Spanish-language webpage framework that promotes transparency, safety, and regulatory traceability.
What Is Chile Wireless Certification?
Chile Wireless Certification verifies that devices using radio frequencies meet Chile’s technical and safety standards. Under the Chile Wireless Device QR Regulation, compliance is demonstrated through a visible QR label linking to a webpage that hosts the device’s Declaration of Conformity (DoC) and downloadable Test Report (Informe de Ensayo). SUBTEL—the Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones—oversees enforcement and audits compliance through these online records.
Why SUBTEL QR Code Compliance Matters
The SUBTEL QR Labeling Rule 2026 ensures three main objectives:
• Consumer protection — devices must operate safely and within defined RF emission limits.
• Transparency — QR codes make technical and compliance data publicly verifiable.
• Market control — only products with valid QR codes and complete documentation may be imported or sold.
Non-compliance can result in import rejections, legal penalties, or product withdrawal from the market.
The SUBTEL Certification and QR Compliance Process
Step 1 – Identify Product Type and Frequency Band
Determine whether your device qualifies as a Short-Range Device (SRD) under Chilean law. Review SUBTEL Resolution 1985/2017 to verify that it operates within authorized frequency bands and power limits.
Step 2 – Prepare Technical Documentation
• RF and EMC Test Reports confirming operation within approved limits.
• Technical specifications and detailed schematics.
• Product photos and labeling drafts showing QR placement.
• Declaration of Conformity (DoC) in Spanish, signed by the manufacturer or importer.
• Importer or representative in Chile information, including physical address and contact email.
These documents establish the foundation for the QR-linked compliance webpage.
Step 3 – Publish the Spanish Compliance Webpage
Each product must have a dedicated webpage in Spanish containing:
• Manufacturer and importer or representative details located in Chile.
• Technical data including frequency bands, antenna gain, EIRP, and model identification.
• A downloadable Test Report (Informe de Ensayo) accessible to SUBTEL.
• A Declaration of Conformity (DoC) referencing Resolution 737/2025.
If confidentiality is required, a redacted report may be shown publicly, but the complete report and access password must be sent to SUBTEL at certificaciones@subtel.gob.cl.
Step 4 – Apply the QR Code Label
• Minimum QR size: 1 cm × 1 cm, borderless, scannable by mobile devices.
• Placement on outer packaging and visibility in all digital listings.
• QR must link directly to the compliance webpage without redirects.
Products lacking a compliant QR code may not be sold, imported, or displayed in Chile.
Step 5 – Maintain and Update Compliance
If a device’s RF characteristics, firmware, or labeling change, update the Declaration of Conformity and webpage immediately. SUBTEL may require resubmission when modifications affect radio performance. Medical devices that also qualify as SRDs must obtain type approval and maintain QR compliance.
Key 2026 Regulatory Updates
• Mandatory implementation date: February 22, 2026.
• Webpage must remain permanently accessible in Spanish.
• Each compliance page must include both the Declaration of Conformity and downloadable Test Report.
• QR label must meet minimum size and contrast standards defined in Resolution 737/2025.
• SUBTEL may reject or block non-compliant products at customs or retail.
The Role of Local Representatives and Importers
Foreign manufacturers must appoint a Chile-based representative to manage compliance documentation, maintain the Spanish webpage, and act as the official contact for SUBTEL. Importers are responsible for ensuring all products entering Chile bear valid QR labels and corresponding Declarations of Conformity.
Summary
• SUBTEL Resolution 737/2025 introduces a QR and webpage-based compliance model for most SRDs.
• Medical SRDs continue to require type approval and QR labeling.
• The Spanish compliance webpage must host the Declaration of Conformity and downloadable Test Report (Informe de Ensayo).
• QR codes must meet visibility and accessibility requirements across packaging and digital media.
• Compliance becomes mandatory starting February 22, 2026.
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