The Structure of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/686/EEC

The Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/686/EEC Directive has 12 Articles and 3 Annexes. The Articles cover general items such as scope and definitions, placing products on the market and putting them into service, free movement of CE-marked goods in EU member states, reference to harmonized standards, vigilance and incident reporting, conformity assessment procedures, registration responsibilities, authorized representative, consequences of wrongly affixed CE Marking, confidentiality etc.

Annex I lists the exact requirements that must be contained in the CE Declaration of Conformity.
Annex II concerns Notified Bodies and the minimum conditions required to become designated by a Member State.
Annex III lists other apparatus that must not be disturbed by the maximum electromagnetic disturbance of the apparatus in question.
Modification 92/31/EEC revises the time allowance for member states’ adoption and implementation of the EMC Directive.
Modification 93/68/EEC replaces the term ‘EC mark’ by the term ‘CE marking’ and describes rules and regulations for placement of the mark on products.
Modification 91/263/EEC addresses specifically telecommunications equipment regulation related to electromagnetic compatibility.

Last updated Nov 10, 2008

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