EU CE/RED Certification Process

Introduction to EU CE RED Certification

Before wireless products can be legally sold in EU countries, they must undergo testing and obtain recognition under the RED Directive and must also bear the CE-mark. Wireless remote-controlled products must comply with the RED Directive (RED 2014/53/EU) requirements.

a. RED stands for Radio Equipment Directive, which is a compliance directive for wireless products.

b. The RED Directive specifies that wireless products must meet health, EMC, radio, and LVD requirements, with LVD applying regardless of the product's power supply method.

c. If a product uses an uncoordinated radio standard, it must apply for NB (Notified Body) certification. If a coordinated standard is used, the NB application is optional, depending on the customer's specific needs.

d. The RED Directive also involves a declaration of conformity, similar to the requirements for other directives.

CE-RED Certification Standards

- 125KHz RFID: EN300330, EN301489-1/-3, EN62311

- 13.56MHz RFID: EN300330, EN301489-1/-3, EN62479

- 27M: EN300220-1/-2, EN301489-1/-3, EN62479

- 433M: EN300220-1/-2, EN301489-1/-3, EN62479

- 2.4G BT, Zigbee, WiFi: EN300328, EN301489-1/-17, EN62479 or EN62311

- Wireless Charging: EN303417, EN301489-1/-3, EN62311

- 5G WiFi (1 band, no DFS): EN301893, EN301489-1/-17, EN62311

- 5G WiFi (2 bands, no DFS): EN300440, EN301489-1/-17, EN62311

- 5G WiFi (3 bands, with DFS): EN301893, EN301489-1/-17, EN62311

- 5G WiFi full band + 2.4G WiFi: EN301893/300328/300440, EN301489-1/-17, EN62311

- 5.8G: EN300440, EN301489-1/-3, EN62311

CE RED Certified Products

1. Short-range wireless remote control products (SRD), e.g., remote-controlled toy cars, alarm systems, doorbells, switches, mice, keyboards, etc.

2. Professional radio remote control products (PMR), e.g., professional walkie-talkies, wireless microphones, etc.

3. Wireless phones: CTO, CT1.

4. ISDN (digital phone products).

5. DECT (enhanced digital wireless phones).

6. Mobile phones: GSM, CDMA testing.

7. Bluetooth products, e.g., Bluetooth headsets.

8. Inductive data transmission devices with working frequency < 9 kHz.

9. Wireless radio receiver equipment.

CE RED Certification Testing Items

1. Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing (emc testing)

2. Safety Testing (LVD): For RF products powered by batteries, this testing is also required under the new directive.

3. Radio Communication Equipment Testing (RF Testing): Based on European ETSI standards.

4. Notification of European Permissible Spectrum.

5. CTR (TBR) Testing.

6. Electrical Safety and Health Protection Testing: Including SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) Evaluation.

Documentation Required for CE RED Certification

1. Operational Description (in English).

2. Block Diagram (must show all crystals and their frequencies, consistent with the circuit diagram).

3. User Manual.

4. Schematics (must be consistent with the crystal frequencies, number of crystals, and crystal placement in the block diagram).

5. Label (for the product).

6. Wireless Module Technical Parameters (frequency range, number of channels, maximum output power, antenna gain, modulation method, etc.).

Prototype Requirements for CE RED Certification

1. One RF fixed-frequency prototype and one regular prototype.

2. For products with multiple channels, if using a single-channel prototype, provide both continuous transmission and continuous reception prototypes.

CE RED Certification Process

After receiving the product samples, testing is conducted, and a report is generated along with the ANCI certificate. If an NB certification is required, the documentation and report are submitted to the NB agency. After approval, the NB certificate is issued.

CE RED Certification Agencies

JJR Laboratory in China has a specialized team for global wireless product certification and testing. With a 30,000 square meter testing facility, the lab follows strict quality control based on ISO/IEC 17025 standards. The laboratory holds numerous international accreditations, including CNAS L6214, CMA, IEC-authorized CBTL testing lab, as well as certifications from UL/A2LA (USA), ITS (UK), KTC (South Korea), TÜV (Germany), Eurofines (Belgium), and others. JJR is an ideal partner to assist you with CE-RED certification.