In an operation that concluded on Friday, Brazilian telecommunications agency Anatel seized thousands of illegal products in warehouses and distribution centers managed by Amazon.

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.

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The Anatel investigation, which lasted for over a week and took place at Amazon's sites in the Brazilian cities of Betim and Cajamar, is part of the agency's initiatives to tackle the sale of irregular products in online marketplaces. After inspecting 67,000 items with a team of 16 Anatel agents, some 5,700 illegal products were identified, including wireless headphones, portable batteries, and smartphone chargers, all of which lacked the Anatel certification. 

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 S?o Paulo and the Specialized Federal Attorney.

Anatel's advisor, Mois