Radio Equipment

(RED) 2014/53/EU

The Radio Equipment Directive applies to electrical or electronic products which intentionally emit and/or receive radio waves. Examples of radio equipment include televisions, mobile phones, bluetooth equipment and Wi-Fi products, and Internet of Things (IoT) equipment.

Radio equipment must be constructed so as to ensure :

  • the protection of health and safety of persons and domestic pets – including the maintenance of the objectives with respect to the safety requirements set out in the Low Voltage Directive;.
  • an appropriate level of electromagnetic compatibility as described in the EMC Directive;
  • an effective and efficient use of the radio spectrum.

The Radio Equipment Directive does not apply to:

  • equipment used by radio amateurs that is not made available on the market;
  • marine equipment covered by Directive 2014/90/EU;
  • aviation products covered by Regulation (EC) No 216/2008;
  • custom-built evaluation kits used by professionals for R&D objectives;
  • equipment used for public security, defence and state security.

Our services for CE marking Radio Equipment:

We are capable to perform the entire CE certification assessment procedure of your radio equipment on your behalf. We are specialized and well-informed with regard to the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU requirements and they will assist you with compiling the Technical Documentation.

Most of the tests (electrical safety and EMC) can be carried out in-house. Other test scan be carried out in accredited test laboratories. In case an EU-type examination is required for your radio equipment, we will designate a Notified Body on your behalf. You can rest assured that your radio equipment will be assessed professionally and impartially, for the purpose of placing it legally approved on the market.

In short we help you with:

  • Implementation of full CE conformity assessment procedures
  • Qualification and classification of your radio equipment
  • Perform (or outsource) tests in accordance with European (harmonised) standards
  • Designate a Notified Body and provide consultation services in regard to the implementation of EU-type examination
  • Compilation and assessment of the Technical Documentation
  • Verify instruction manuals, markings, and label (safety information)
  • Draw up the EU Declaration of Conformity and provide instructions for affixing the CE marking
Six steps to CE marking of Radio Equipment

1. Product classification

Determine whether the product falls within the scope of the Radio equipment Directive (RED) and/or other CE product regulations.

2. Risk management

An analysis to determine the risks and essential health and safety requirements applicable to your radio equipment.

3. Conformity procedure

Assessment of requirements established in step 2 in accordance with European harmonised or ETSI standards, including product testing.

4. Technical Documentation

Verify technical documentation, including markings, instruction manuals and labels.

5. EU Declaration of Conformity

Draw up the EU Declaration of Conformity in order to confirm compliance of the product with the CE product requirements.

6. Affix the CE marking

Provide instructions for affixing the CE marking in accordance with the requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive.

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