The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) revealed last Friday (21) the results of an inspection carried out on e-commerce websites, focusing on mobile phone ads without official certification or that entered the country illegally. The action is part of a new precautionary measure published by the agency to combat piracy
According to the report, Amazon and Mercado Livre presented the worst statistics. On Amazon, 51,52% of mobile phone ads were for non-certified products, while on Mercado Livre this number reached 42,86%. Both companies were classified as "non-compliant" and must remove the irregular ads, under penalty of fine and possible removal of the sites from the air
Other companies, like Americanas Stores (22,86%) and Grupo Casas Bahia (7,79%), were considered "partially compliant" and will also need to make adjustments. On the other hand, Magazine Luiza did not present records of illegal advertisements, being classified as "compliant". Shopee and Carrefour, although without disclosed percentages, were listed as "compliant" for having already made commitments to Anatel
The president of Anatel, Carlos Baigorri, highlighted that negotiations with e-commerce companies have been ongoing for about four years. He specifically criticized Amazon and Mercado Livre for not engaging in the collaborative process
The inspection took place between June 1 and June 7, using a scanning tool with 95% accuracy. Anatel reported that, after focusing on cell phones, the agency will investigate other products sold illegally without approval
The precautionary measure published today aims to give companies one more opportunity to comply with the regulations, starting with mobile phones. Anatel emphasized that other companies, in addition to the seven largest retailers mentioned, they are also subject to the same requirements