How to get an EN 61000 Test Report?

An en 61000 test report is not a "Certification Certificate", but a report issued by an EMC laboratory accredited with ISO/IEC 17025 after performing emissions (EMI) and immunity (EMS) tests based on the operating environment of the product. The enterprise then signed a CE Declaration of Conformity (DoC) in conjunction with the report to complete compliance with the EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU.

What is an EN 61000 Test Report?

EN 61000 is the EU harmonized standard system for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), used to evaluate electronic products:

EMI (Electromagnetic Interference): Whether the product interferes with other devices.

EMS (Electromagnetic Susceptibility): Whether the product can resist external electromagnetic interference.

Common Sub-standards Include:

1.EN 61000-6-1 / 6-2: Generic immunity standards (Residential / Industrial)

2.EN 61000-6-3 / 6-4: Generic emission standards (Residential / Industrial)

3.EN 61000-3-2: Harmonic currents

4.EN 61000-3-3: Voltage fluctuations and flicker

5.EN 61000-4 Series: Immunity test methods such as ESD, EFT, Surge, RS, CS, etc.

Note: The EN 61000 report itself is not equal to a ce certificate. Ordinary electronic products usually follow the "Manufacturer's Self-Declaration" route; the laboratory report serves as compliance evidence, not a government approval document.

Which Products Require an EN 61000 Test Report?

Rule: When dedicated product EMC standards exist, priority is given to the product standards; the EN 61000-6 generic standards are used only when product standards are absent.

Process for geting an EN 61000 Test Report

Confirm Product Environment and Applicable Standards

First, answer 3 questions:

1.Where is the product used? Household / Commercial / Industrial

2.Does it have wireless features? Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G, LoRa

3.What is the target market? EU / UK / Middle East / South America

(EN 61000-6-1 + 6-3 are commonly used for household environments; EN 61000-6-2 + 6-4 are commonly used for industrial environments.)

Choose an EMC Laboratory Accredited with ISO/IEC 17025

1.Holds ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation.

2.Accreditation scope covers EN 55032 / EN 61000-6-x / EN 61000-4-x.

3.Equipped with a 3-meter or 10-meter anechoic chamber, shielded room, ESD gun, surge generator, etc.

4.Capable of issuing Chinese/English reports and supporting CE Technical File archiving.

5.Domestic CNAS laboratories can issue test reports; non-EU companies usually also need an eu authorized representative (EU Rep) listed on the DoC.

Prepare Documentation and Samples

Technical Documentation:

1.User manual (Chinese & English)

2.Circuit schematic diagram / PCB layout

3.Bill of Materials (BOM) for key components

4.Nameplate / Label / Block diagram

5.Previous emc reports or rectification records (if any)

Sample Requirements:

1.Mass-production version or pre-production version; do not use engineering prototypes with different manufacturing processes.

2.Usually 2–3 complete units.

3.Send together with power cords, adapters, accessories, and manuals.

4.Wireless products also need to provide frequency points, modulation methods, and antenna parameters.

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EMI Emission Items:

1.Conducted Emissions (CE): 0.15–30 MHz

2.Radiated Emissions (RE): 30 MHz–1 GHz / 6 GHz

3.Harmonic Current: EN 61000-3-2

4.Voltage Flicker: EN 61000-3-3

EMS Immunity Items:

1.ESD Static Electricity: Contact ±4 kV / Air ±8 kV

2.EFT Electrical Fast Transient: Power ±2 kV / Signal ±1 kV

3.Surge: Line-to-line ±1 kV / Line-to-ground ±2 kV

4.RS Radiated Radio-Frequency: 3 V/m or 10 V/m

5.CS Conducted Immunity, Voltage Dips, Power Frequency Magnetic Fields, etc.

The test report must include: sample configuration, operating status, test setup diagrams, instrument calibration status, raw data, limits, and judgment results.

Issue the Official Report

After passing the tests:

1.The laboratory issues the official EN 61000 test report.

2.The manufacturer compiles the Technical File.

3.Sign the CE Declaration of Conformity (DoC).

4.Affix the CE mark to the product (height  5 mm).

5.Retain the Technical File + Report for 10 years.

(Using expired standard versions, fake ce markings, missing DoCs, or inconsistencies between prototypes and mass production will amplify market surveillance inspection risks in the EU.)

Reference for EN 61000 Test Cycles and Costs (2026)

Prices are influenced by: number of product ports, test items, environmental grade, whether rectification is needed, and whether RED/lvd directives are included.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Must the EN 61000 test report be issued by an EU Notified Body?

No. Under the EMC Directive, manufacturers can be responsible for compliance themselves; however, it is best if the report is issued by an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory, which carries higher recognition from clients and market surveillance authorities.

Are EN 61000 reports issued by CNAS laboratories recognized in the EU?

Yes, but as "testing evidence," not a "certificate." Non-EU manufacturers usually also need an EU Authorized Representative and must write the correct standard versions into the DoC.

Do products without wireless features still need EN 61000 testing?

Yes. As long as the product is powered, contains digital circuits, switching power supplies, or motor drives, it may generate EMI or be affected by EMS.

Can I still get a report if the test fails?

A "Non-compliance Report" can be issued, but a compliant report is required for ce compliance; usually, rectification and re-testing are needed until the product passes.

How long is the EN 61000 report valid?

There is no fixed expiration date. Re-evaluation or supplementary testing is required whenever there are changes to the product design, power supply, PCB, enclosure, key components, or applicable standard versions.

Is EN 61000 testing alone enough for Wi-Fi products?

Not enough. Radio frequency (RF), spectrum, EMC, and safety-related items under the RED Directive (2014/53/EU) must also be tested.

Does Amazon Europe require EN 61000 or CE-EMC?

The two are part of the same process: EN 61000 is the testing standard, while CE-EMC is the compliance framework; the platform generally requires a "Test Report + DoC + Label + User Manual."