Product certification at Anatel is mandatory for products that emit radiofrequency. It is a record that aims to ensure the item, which received a seal from the agency, meets the quality and safety standards established in the country. When purchasing a non-approved product, Brazilian consumers do not have the guarantee of technical assistance in the event of technical issues, or to file a complaint through Anatel so the agency can intervene in the event of unsolved problems. The agency estimates that the seized equipment, if sold, would be worth approximately 500,000 Brazilian reais ($95,000). The telecommunications agency had the support of the Smuggling and Embezzlement Division of the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service in São Paulo and the Specialized Federal Attorney. For Tercius, “an inspection action like this provides security to the consumer by guaranteeing the acquisition of telecommunications products of proven quality and that do not jeopardize the physical integrity of consumers and their families.”
