Directive 2014/53/EU on radio equipment (Radio Equipment Directive)

Summary

RED covers radio equipment placed on the EU market: CE marking, essential requirements (safety, EMC, spectrum use) and cyber security for internet-connected radio equipment (Art. 3(3)(d)-(f), mandatory from 1 Aug 2025).

Scope

Applies to electrical or electronic products that intentionally transmit and/or receive radio waves (Art. 1). Harmonised standards include EN 301 489 (EMC), EN 300 328 (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) and EN 18031 (cyber security, mandatory from 1 Aug 2025).

Obligations for the manufacturer

• ▸ Affix CE marking and draw up the EU Declaration of Conformity
• ▸ Comply with essential requirements: health/safety, EMC, efficient spectrum use (Art. 3)
• ▸ Comply with cyber security requirements for internet-connected radio equipment (Art. 3(3)(d)-(f), from 1 Aug 2025)
• ▸ Keep technical documentation for 10 years