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EU Radio Equipment Directive Compliance

A practical guide to EU Radio Equipment 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

Radio equipment including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, and short-range devices; Products combining radio with other functions

Authority

EU national market surveillance authorities

Legal basis

Directive 2014/53/EU

Local representative

The EU importer or authorised representative is responsible

Timeline

Testing typically takes weeks; notified body involvement adds time

Cost

Radio testing and notified body fees vary by technology

If you do not comply

Withdrawal, fines, and market bans

Who needs this

Radio equipment including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, and short-range devices
Products combining radio with other functions

Documents you need

Radio test reports
EU declaration of conformity
Technical file covering all applicable articles

Compliance checklist

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Radio test reports
EU declaration of conformity
Technical file covering all applicable articles

How to comply

Identify the radio equipment class and applicable articles
Test radio, EMC, and safety requirements
Use a notified body where the directive requires it
Compile the technical file and declaration

Brief for your lab or agent

Copy this into an email, then edit the product and channel.

Request: EU Radio Equipment Directive Compliance — European Union
Product category: Electronics
Authority: EU national market surveillance authorities
Legal basis: Directive 2014/53/EU

Documents we already have:
  1. Radio test reports
  2. EU declaration of conformity
  3. Technical file covering all applicable articles

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under EU Radio Equipment 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

Testing typically takes weeks; notified body involvement adds time.

Radio testing and notified body fees vary by technology.

Common rejection reasons

Radio spectrum requirements not tested
Wrong conformity assessment route used
Declaration does not cover all applied articles

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.