How to get an EN 300 220 Test Report

An EN 300 220 test report is typically issued by an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory with wireless product testing capabilities, following testing against the ETSI EN 300 220 series of standards. It is a crucial component of the CE-RED (2014/53/EU) compliance documentation required for Short Range Devices (SRD) to enter the EU market.

What is the EN 300 220 Standard?

EN 300 220 is a radio standard for Short Range Devices published by ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute). It applies to non-specific short range wireless devices operating in the frequency range of 25 MHz to 1000 MHz.

Which Products Require EN 300 220 Testing?

EN 300 220 covers non-specific and specific short range wireless devices operating from 25 MHz to 1000 MHz. These are commonly found in frequency bands such as 27 MHz, 40 MHz, 169 MHz, 315 MHz, 433 MHz, and 868 MHz.

Typical Products that "Must Undergo EN 300 220"

1.Remote Controls: 433 MHz wireless remote controls, 868 MHz remote switches, garage door remotes, automotive RKE keys, curtain/roller blind remotes, model remote control transmitters.

2.Security & Alarms: Wireless door/window magnetic sensors, PIR infrared detectors, wireless links for smoke/gas detectors, anti-theft alarm hosts, emergency callers, community health alarm devices.

3.Sensors & IoT: 868 MHz LoRa / LoRaWAN sensors, Sub-1GHz temperature and humidity sensors, wireless water leak/displacement/vibration sensors, smart meters (AMR/AMI), Wireless M-Bus devices, asset tracking tags.

4.Automotive & Industrial: 315/433 MHz TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems), industrial wireless data collectors, telemetry terminals, wireless actuators, PLC wireless extension modules, handheld inspection terminals.

5.Consumer & Building: Wireless doorbells, wireless access controls, wireless meter reading modules, wireless lighting remotes, older 27 MHz toy remotes, 40 MHz baby monitors (<1GHz versions), wireless pagers.

6.Dedicated SRDs: 169 MHz metering/tracking devices, RFID low-frequency/partial HF peripherals (depending on specific frequency and standard classification), dedicated transmitters for alarm systems, proprietary protocol Sub-1GHz data transmission modules.

EN 300 220 Testing Process

Confirm if the product falls under EN 300 220

Check the following key points:

1.Operating Frequency: Sub-1GHz bands such as 315 / 433 / 868 / 915 MHz (the EU mainly focuses on 868 MHz).

2.Active RF Emission: Whether the device actively transmits radio frequencies.

3.Modulation Type: ASK, FSK, LoRa, GFSK, or proprietary protocols.

4.Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Integration: (2.4G typically falls under EN 300 328).

5.NFC/RFID 13.56MHz Integration: (Falls under EN 300 330).

Prepare Technical Documentation and Samples

Laboratories typically require:

1.Product specifications

2.Frequency bands, channels, transmit power, and antenna gain

3.Schematics / PCB layouts

4.BOM (Bill of Materials)

5.Antenna specifications

6.Software versions and RF parameter descriptions

7.Draft English user manual

8.2–5 samples (depending on the product)

Note: If the device supports multiple power levels/modes, the worst-case scenario and maximum transmission mode must be tested.

Conduct Pre-testing (Strongly Recommended)

While pre-testing is not mandatory, it is highly valuable. It helps identify issues early on, such as:

1.Transmit power exceeding ERP/EIRP limits

2.Excessive spurious emissions

3.868 MHz duty cycle non-compliance

4.Incorrect antenna gain calculation

5.Bandwidth overlapping into adjacent bands

Failing the official test requires board modifications, which significantly increases both the project timeline and costs.

Official Testing: What Does EN 300 220 Test?

Typical test items include:

1.Frequency Error / Frequency Tolerance

2.Transmit Power (Peak / Average / ERP / EIRP)

3.Occupied Bandwidth (OBW)

4.Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (ACLR)

5.Spurious Emissions

6.Transmitter Transients

7.Duty Cycle / Listen Before Talk (LBT) / Adaptive Behavior

8.Receiver Blocking and Sensitivity (if applicable)

9.868 MHz Sub-band Rules (e.g., 25 mW limit, 1% duty cycle, etc.)

For example, at 868 MHz: Certain sub-bands restrict ERP to 25 mW and the duty cycle to 1%. "Transmitting too much" via the firmware will result in a failure.

get the Report + Issue Technical Documentation + Sign DoC

After receiving the EN 300 220 test report, RED compliance is not yet complete. You will also need:

1.RF Test Report (EN 300 220)

2.EMC Report (e.g., EN 301 489-3)

3.Safety Report (if applicable, e.g., EN 62368-1)

4.RF Exposure Assessment (en 62479 / en 62311)

5.Cybersecurity Assessment (en 18031 applies to certain connected products after 2025)

6.Product photos, labels, and user manuals

7.Risk assessment

8.EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

9.eu authorized representative / EU Responsible Person (for non-EU manufacturers)

Report + Technical Documentation + DoC = Ready to affix the CE mark and sell in the EU.

What is the Relationship Between EN 300 220 and CE-RED?

In short:

EN 300 220 dictates "how to test RF," while CE-RED is the "EU legal directive."

The relationship is as follows:

1.RED 2014/53/EU: The EU Radio Equipment Directive.

2.EN 300 220: A commonly used harmonized standard under RED.

3.Test Report: Proves compliance with the standard.

4.DoC + CE Mark: Legally declares product compliance.

Therefore, if a customer asks "Do you have an EN 300 220 certificate?", the accurate answer is:

"We provide the EN 300 220 test report, which is used to complete the CE-RED technical file and Declaration of Conformity."

Estimated Lead Times and Costs

Costs depend on: the number of frequency bands, number of modes, whether EMC/Safety testing is included, whether multi-country simultaneous certification (FCC/ised/RCM) is required, and whether Notified Body (NB) intervention is needed.

What if I Want to Target the US/Canada/Australia Simultaneously?

You can choose a laboratory that supports joint testing:

1.CE-RED (EU): EN 300 220

2.FCC (US): Part 15C / ANSI C63.10

3.ISED (Canada): RSS-210

4.RCM (Australia/New Zealand): AS/NZS 4268

One sample submission, one setup configuration, and multiple market reports can significantly reduce repetitive board manufacturing and scheduling delays.

EN 300 220 Q&A

Is an EN 300 220 test report the same as a ce certificate?

No. It is testing evidence. Full ce compliance also requires a DoC, technical files, the CE mark, and EU responsible person information.

Can we test in our own laboratory?

Manufacturers can perform internal production control, but market acceptance, customer factory audits, and e-commerce platform onboarding usually require a test report from a third-party ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory.

Must LoRa 868 MHz use EN 300 220?

It typically falls under EN 300 220-2. However, whether EN 300 440, EMC, or Safety standards are also required depends on the product form and the specific scope of the directives.

Do Amazon Europe sellers need this report?

Yes. When listing wireless products on EU/UK sites, platforms or regulators conducting spot checks often require the RF report, DoC, and EU Authorized Representative information. EN 300 220 is a highly requested compliance document for Sub-1GHz products.

How long is the report valid?

As long as the standard has not been withdrawn, the product board has not been modified, and the RF parameters remain unchanged, the report is generally still valid. Changing the antenna, power output, or firmware RF parameters requires reassessment or supplementary testing.