How to get an EN 301 489 Test Report?

Guide to EU red emc Test Reports for Wireless Products (2026)

Introduction: The EN 301 489 Test Report is the core document used to prove that a wireless product complies with the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements of the RED Directive when entering the EU market. It is typically issued by an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory after testing in accordance with the ETSI EN 301 489 series of standards. For most products, it must be combined with RF, Safety, and other reports, and a DoC (Declaration of Conformity) must be signed before the CE mark can be affixed.

What is an EN 301 489 Test Report?

EN 301 489 is an electromagnetic compatibility standard for radio equipment published by ETSI, and it belongs to the series of harmonized standards commonly used under the eu red directive (Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU). A test report issued by JJR, a CNAS and CMA qualified laboratory, after testing is used to prove that:

1.The equipment will not generate excessive electromagnetic disturbance (Radiated Emission, Conducted Emission).

2.The equipment can maintain basic functions in an external electromagnetic environment (Immunity to ESD, EFT, Surge, Voltage Dips, etc.).

3.The wireless module and the entire system will not cause unacceptable mutual interference.

Common Standard Parts:

Which Products Must Undergo EN 301 489 Testing?

As long as a product intentionally transmits/receives radio signals and is sold in the EU, it generally requires EN 301 489 emc testing:

1.Wi-Fi routers, Bluetooth headphones, Bluetooth speakers

2.Zigbee / Thread / Matter wireless devices

3.4G/5G modules, IoT terminals, automotive wireless modules

4.Smart plugs, cameras, and wearable devices with Wi-Fi

5.LoRa, NB-IoT, Sigfox terminals

Misconception: If the wireless module has a CE report, does the whole machine not need to be tested?Incorrect. Module certification cannot replace the EMC assessment of the complete device. The complete device still needs to be tested or undergo a difference assessment according to the relevant parts of EN 301 489.

The Compliance Process for the EN 301 489 Test Report

Confirm the Product and Applicable Standards

First, confirm the following:

1.Wireless technology: Wi-Fi / BT / 4G / 5G / Zigbee

2.Frequency band: 2.4G / 5G / 868MHz / Sub-6G, etc.

3.Product form: Portable, fixed, automotive, industrial

4.Whether used close to the human body (determines if sar testing is required)

5.Whether it is a networked device (determines if RED cybersecurity requirements apply)

Prepare Technical Documentation

Usually, you need to prepare:

1.Product Specifications

2.User Manual

3.Circuit Schematic, Block Diagram

4.PCB Layout, BOM (Bill of Materials)

5.Antenna Specification / Gain Chart

6.Fixed-frequency software and operating instructions (often required for Wi-Fi / BT)

7.Label draft, eu authorized representative information

8.Existing RF / Safety / SAR reports (if applicable)

Pre-testing / Pre-compliance (Optional but Recommended)

Performing an EMC pre-scan before formal submission can help discover issues in advance:

1.Clock harmonic radiation exceeding limits

2.Power loop conducted disturbances

3.MCU resets caused by static electricity (ESD)

4.Degradation of Wi-Fi receiver sensitivity

Pre-testing can significantly reduce the failure rate of formal testing and rework costs.

Formal Testing

JJR Lab performs tests according to EN 301 489-1 + the corresponding specific part:

1.Radiated Emission

2.Conducted Emission

3.Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

4.Electrical Fast Transient/Burst (EFT/Burst)

5.Surge

6.Radiated Susceptibility / Radio-Frequency Electromagnetic Field Immunity (RS)

7.Voltage Dips and Interruptions

During immunity testing, performance criteria A/B/C must also be defined. For example, continuously transferring files during a Wi-Fi router test to monitor throughput and packet loss rate.

get the Formal Test Report

After passing the test, the laboratory issues:

1.EN 301 489 EMC Test Report

2.Test Summary

3.Appendix with raw data

4.Photographs of samples and test setups

This report will be included in the Technical Documentation / TCF as evidence of ce red compliance.

Use for RED Conformity Assessment

An EN 301 489 report itself does not equal a ce certificate. Subsequent steps include:

1.RF Testing: EN 300 328 / EN 301 893 / EN 303, etc.

2.Safety: EN 62368-1

3.SAR/EMF: As applicable

4.Cybersecurity: Assessed for networked devices according to new RED requirements

5.Sign the EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

6.Affix the CE mark, and retain technical documents for at least 10 years

What is the Approximate Timeline, Sample Requirement, and Cost?

(Note: Original text skips Section IV)

The Difference Between an EN 301 489 Test Report and a CE RED Certificate

Many clients confuse these two documents:

1.EN 301 489 Test Report: The EMC test result document, issued by a laboratory.

2.CE RED Certificate / CoC: The conformity assessment document, which may be issued by a Notified Body (NB) or the manufacturer based on technical documentation.

3.DoC: The manufacturer's self-declaration that the product complies with the RED Directive and applicable standards.

4.CE Mark: The compliance logo affixed to the product, not a "certificate" itself.

How Should Procurement/Foreign Trade Request This Report from Suppliers?

If you are a buyer or brand owner, don't just say "give me the CE report". You should request:

1.The EN 301 489-1 and the specific part test reports

2.The laboratory's ISO/IEC 17025 qualification scope

3.Sample model, hardware version, and firmware version

4.A list of tested frequency bands and operating modes

5.Whether the RF, Safety, and SAR reports are complete

6.Whether the standards cited in the DoC include EN 301 489

FAQ

Can we issue the EN 301 489 Test Report ourselves?

No, it cannot be used as third-party compliance evidence. You can do internal pre-testing yourselves, but exporting to the EU usually requires a report from an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory.

If we have an FCC emc report, do we still need to do EN 301 489?

Yes. US and EU standards, limits, test methods, and judgment criteria are different. The RED market does not accept FCC reports as a substitute for EN 301 489.

If the module has passed RED, does the complete device still need EMC testing?

Yes. The module report cannot cover the complete device's power supply, enclosure, screen, relays, antenna layout, and multi-mode coexistence interference.

How long is the EN 301 489 report valid?

The standard itself does not have a fixed "expiration date". However, if the product's antenna, PCB, RF chip, or power supply scheme is modified, or if the standard version is updated, a re-assessment or supplemental testing is required.

Does Amazon Europe require the EN 301 489 report?

A: Listing wireless products usually requires a full set of RED documentation: RF + EMC (EN 301 489) + Safety + DoC. Providing only a general EMC report is often rejected.