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EU Low Voltage Directive Compliance

A practical guide to EU Low Voltage Directive Compliance for electronics sold in the European Union: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Electrical equipment rated between 50 and 1000 V AC or 75 and 1500 V DC; Household appliances, power supplies, and lighting equipment

Authority

EU national market surveillance authorities

Legal basis

Directive 2014/35/EU

Local representative

The EU importer or authorised representative is responsible

Timeline

Before sale; retesting when the design changes

Cost

Safety testing fees vary by product type

If you do not comply

Withdrawal, fines, and recall

Who needs this

Electrical equipment rated between 50 and 1000 V AC or 75 and 1500 V DC
Household appliances, power supplies, and lighting equipment

Documents you need

Safety test report against harmonised standards
EU declaration of conformity
Technical file with risk assessment

Compliance checklist

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Safety test report against harmonised standards
EU declaration of conformity
Technical file with risk assessment

How to comply

Confirm the voltage range puts the product in scope
Test against the applicable safety standards
Prepare the technical file and declaration
Affix CE marking

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: EU Low Voltage Directive Compliance — European Union
Product category: Electronics
Authority: EU national market surveillance authorities
Legal basis: Directive 2014/35/EU

Documents we already have:
  1. Safety test report against harmonised standards
  2. EU declaration of conformity
  3. Technical file with risk assessment

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under EU Low Voltage Directive Compliance in the European Union?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before sale; retesting when the design changes.

Safety testing fees vary by product type.

Common rejection reasons

Wrong safety standard cited
Creepage and clearance requirements not tested
Declaration not signed by a responsible person

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.