Where can I find information about customs in Paraguay?

Includes customs regulations and contact information for this country's customs office. The Paraguayan Customs Authority publishes regulations, decrees, customs code, and tariff nomenclature information on its website. Paraguay requires all companies operating in the country to contract the services of a customs broker.

Who regulates labeling & marking in Paraguay?

The Consumer Protection Directorate, under the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, controls standards on labeling and marking. Legislation may be found in the linked reference site for Paraguayan laws. The listed government institutions all act as conformity assessment bodies in their respective fields.

What is the standards regime in Paraguay?

The standards regime in Paraguay includes obligatory and voluntary standards. Public and private conformity assessment bodies operate in the country. The National Institute of Technology, Standardization and Measurement (INTN) is the government organization in charge of developing Paraguay’s standards regime.

Does Paraguay have a product certification program?

Product Certification Product certification is regulated by the ISO standards. Paraguay has no mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) with U.S. organizations. The local accreditation body is the National Accreditation Organism (ONA) under the National Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT).

Who is a conformity assessment company in Paraguay?

Private firms acting as conformity assessment companies in Paraguay are SGS, Lloyds, and TÜV.Standards The Mercosur Standards Association (Asociacion Mercosur de Normalizacion – AMN) is composed of the standards institutes of Mercosur Member States, which work together to establish Mercosur-wide standards. Asociación Mercosur de Normalización (AMN)

What does a flammable product symbol mean?

Such products should always be stored separately from flames and flammable liquids. This symbol indicates that the product contains gas under pressure. If the pressurized gas is heated, it expands and could cause the container to explode. Products with this symbol must always be protected from extreme heat.