EU Wireless Product CE-RED Certification Testing

To sell radio equipment in the European market—including through cross-border e-commerce platforms such as Amazon—it is mandatory to obtain CE-RED certification (Directive 2014/53/EU). This directive is a compulsory regulation established by the EU to harmonize the regulatory framework for radio equipment across member states. It applies to all electronic devices that communicate or position via electromagnetic waves. Manufacturers and distributors must ensure full compliance with the directive for legal circulation in the EU market.

Certification Overview

1. Full Name:Radio Equipment Directive (RED)

2. Core Requirements:

a. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

b. Radio Frequency Performance (Radio)

c. Low Voltage Safety (LVD)

3. Special Cases:

a. If non-harmonized standards are used, certification by a Notified Body (NB) is mandatory.

4. Declaration Nature:

a. As with other CE directives, a Declaration of Conformity is required.

Applicable Product Scope

CE-RED certification applies to all devices with wireless functionality. Typical products include:

1.Short-range Communication Devices:

Remote control toys, smart locks, wireless keyboards and mice, tire pressure monitoring systems

2.Professional Radio Equipment:

Walkie-talkies, wireless microphones, emergency communication devices

3.Communication Terminals:

DECT phones, mobile testing equipment, satellite communication terminals

4.IoT Devices:

Bluetooth headsets, smartwatches, WiFi routers, Zigbee sensors

5.Smart Home Systems:

Smart lighting, environmental monitors, security cameras, robot vacuums

CE-RED Testing Items

1. Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing (emissions/immunity)

2. Electrical Safety Assessment (per LVD requirements)

3. RF Performance Verification (transmit power/spectral template)

4. Spectrum Registration (national frequency database filing)

5. Protocol Compliance testing (CTR/TBR)

6. ...and more

Required Documents for CE-RED Certification

Technical Documentation

1. Circuit description in English (including signal flow diagram)

2. Clearly labeled schematic diagrams (must match block diagram and crystal parameters)

Compliance Evidence

1. Complete RF parameter table (frequency range, modulation type, antenna gain, etc.)

2. Declaration of Conformity in accordance with RED directive

User Documentation

1. Multilingual user manual (including compliance labeling instructions)

2. Device label design (must include ce marking)

> Note:For modular products, an independent certification certificate for the RF module must also be provided.