RED Compliance for Radio Equipment Products
Legal background
Radio equipment placed on or made available on the EU market is regulated under Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment Directive – RED), which applies to electrical or electronic equipment that intentionally emits and/or receives radio waves for communication or radiodetermination.
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 market surveillance systems
- Fines, storage costs or product destruction
- Loss of market access and reputational damage
Our services
EU Representation and Regulatory Support for Radio Equipment
Obelis Group supports manufacturers and importers in achieving and maintaining regulatory compliance for radio equipment under the Radio Equipment Directive (RED). We assess whether your product qualifies as radio equipment and falls within the scope of the Directive, and provide guidance on the applicable essential requirements and appropriate conformity assessment procedures. Our team assists with the preparation and review of technical documentation, as well as the verification of CE marking and the EU Declaration of Conformity. Where required, we coordinate with testing laboratories and Notified Bodies to ensure a smooth assessment process. For non-EU manufacturers, Obelis also acts as EU Authorised Representative, and we provide ongoing post-market compliance support in the event of market surveillance activities or requests from competent authorities.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Radio equipment is any electrical or electronic product that intentionally emits and/or receives radio waves for radio communication or radiodetermination, including products that require an accessory, such as an antenna, to perform this function.
The Directive does not apply to certain categories, such as equipment used exclusively for public security or defence, amateur radio kits, marine equipment, airborne products regulated under aviation legislation, and custom-built evaluation kits used solely for research and development.
Manufacturers must prepare technical documentation demonstrating compliance with the RED’s essential requirements and must draw up an EU declaration of conformity before affixing the CE marking.
Not always. Where harmonised standards are fully applied, manufacturers may follow internal production control. If standards are not fully applied, involvement of a Notified Body is required under the applicable conformity assessment procedure.
Obelis supports companies throughout the compliance process and act as EU Authorised Representative for non-EU manufacturers.
