EMC Compliance for Electromagnetic Products
Legal background
Electromagnetic compatibility in the European Union is regulated under Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive), which applies to electrical and electronic equipment and fixed installations liable to generate electromagnetic disturbance or whose operation may be affected by such disturbance.
Failure to comply may lead to serious consequences, including:
- Products being stopped at customs or removed from the EU market
- Mandatory corrective actions, withdrawals or recalls
- Public notification through EU alert systems (RAPEX)
- Administrative penalties, warehousing fees or product destruction
- Reputational damage and loss of market access
Our services
EU representation and regulatory support for EMC
Obelis supports manufacturers and importers in meeting EMC requirements for electrical and electronic equipment placed on the EU market. Our services include:
- EU Authorised Representative services for non-EU manufacturers, ensuring documentation availability for EU authorities
- EMC regulatory assessment, to determine product scope and applicable obligations
- Conformity assessment support, including identification of relevant harmonised EMC standards and assessment routes
- Technical documentation support, ensuring EMC files include the required risk analysis, test evidence and design information
- CE marking readiness, including review of the EU Declaration of Conformity and EMC-related labelling
- Post-market compliance support, including assistance in case of market surveillance actions or authority requests
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The EMC Directive applies to most electrical and electronic equipment, including consumer electronics, industrial equipment, power supplies, lighting products, IT devices, systems and fixed installations, unless EMC aspects are fully regulated under more specific EU legislation.
Manufacturers shall prepare technical documentation demonstrating compliance with the essential EMC requirements, including risk assessment design information and EMC test results, and must draw up an EU Declaration of Conformity before affixing the CE marking.
No. The EMC Directive regulates electromagnetic compatibility only. Safety aspects related to electromagnetic disturbance may be covered under other EU legislation, such as the Machinery Directive, Low Voltage Directive, or General Product Safety legislation, where applicable.
If the manufacturer is not established in the EU, and EU-based economic operator must be responsible for compliance documentation under EU market surveillance rules.
Obelis supports companies throughout the EMC compliance process and act as EU Authorised Representative for manufacturers.
