EMC Directive 2004/108/EC - Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) of the European Parliament and of the Council was published on December 31, 2004 in the Official Journal of the European Union, L 390/24, and replaced Directive 89/336/EEC on July 20, 2007.

2004/108/EC Directive regulates the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of both apparatus and fixed installations.

The directive applies to most electrical and electronic apparatuses, that is, finished products and systems that include electrical and electronic equipment.

The main objective of the EMC Directive is thus to regulate the compatibility of equipment regarding EMC. In order to achieve this objective, provisions have been put in place so that: equipment (apparatus and fixed installations) need to comply with the requirements of the EMC Directive when it is placed on the market and/or taken into service.
The application of good engineering practice is required for fixed installations, with the possibility for the competent authorities of Member States to impose measures if non-compliance is established.

Last updated May 11, 2009

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