Chile conducts regulatory certification for the following products, including: Electrical and Fuel (SEC), Medical Supplies (ISP), Sanitary Engineering and Facility Materials (SISS), Personal Protective Components (ISP), Fire Extinguishers - Technical Services of Fire Extinguishers (MINECON), and Building Materials (MINVU).
In November 2005, SEC promulgated Certification Regulation No. No298:2005, aiming to establish rules for household appliances and similar products. Household appliance products are included in the scope of SEC mandatory certification. Products within the scope of mandatory certification must obtain a conformity certification code issued by a certification body authorized by the regulatory agency of the Chilean government before they can be sold in the market.