V16 Warning Light EU EN 18031 Cybersecurity Certification

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Update time : 2026-01-29

Background – eu red directive Cybersecurity Standard – en 18031

The RED (Radio Equipment Directive) is the CE certification directive for radio equipment products. It primarily applies to radio equipment sold or used within the European Union, stipULating that all radio equipment placed on the EU market must comply with newly added safety requirements.

Based on the requirements of Articles 3(3)(d), (e), and (f) of the RED Directive, and developed by the Cybersecurity and Data Protection Technical Committee of CEN/CENELEC JTC 13, the EN 18031 standard series was officially launched in August 2024, with mandatory enforcement scheduled to commence in August 2025.

Standard Content

EN 18031 is the European Union standard specifying cybersecurity requirements for radio equipment. This regulation mandates cybersecurity protection, personal data privacy protection, and fraud prevention for applicable radio equipment on the EU market, with the objectives of enhancing equipment safety and safeguarding users’ personal data.

The standard consists of three parts: EN 18031-1, EN 18031-2, and EN 18031-3, which respectively fulfill the corresponding requirements of Articles 3(3)(d), (e), and (f) of the directive:

Standard	EN 18031-1	EN 18031-2	EN 18031-3
Category	Network Protection	Personal Data Protection	Financial Anti-Fraud
Scope of Application	Applicable to all internet-connected radio equipment (whether communicating directly or via other devices), focusing on the equipment’s impact on the network and the rational use of resources	Applicable to radio equipment processing personal data, traffic data, or direct location data, emphasizing the protection of user personal data and privacy	Applicable to radio equipment enabling users to transfer currency or virtual currency, ensuring the security of financial transactions and preventing financial fraud
Applicable Products	Smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart home devices, wireless routers and gateways, Wi-Fi-enabled devices, connected automotive components	Bluetooth headsets, smart watches, health monitors, smart sensors, connected automotive components, child monitoring devices, 3G/4G/5G equipment, toy radio equipment	POS terminals, ATMs, devices supporting any type of fund transfer

Assessment Items

Standard	General Requirements	Specific Requirements	Security Assets	Network Assets	Privacy Assets	Financial Assets
EN 18031-1	-	For security and network assets, the following items shall also be assessed:<br>Resilience mechanisms, network monitoring mechanisms, traffic monitoring mechanisms	-	-	-	-
EN 18031-2	Access control mechanisms, authentication mechanisms, security update mechanisms, secure storage mechanisms, secure communication mechanisms, key confidentiality, general equipment capability requirements, cryptographic best practices, logging mechanisms, deletion mechanisms, user notification mechanisms, external awareness documentation	For security and privacy assets, the following items shall also be assessed:<br>Access control mechanisms for children’s toys	-	-	-	-
EN 18031-3	-	For security and privacy assets, the following items shall also be assessed:<br>Logging mechanisms, integrity of device boot processes, and trusted authenticity of software	-	-	-	-

The EN 18031 regulation utilizes a decision tree to support decision-making and assessment. Through diversified assessment methods including conceptual assessment, functional integrity assessment, and functional adequacy assessment, equipment is comprehensively inspected for compliance with stringent cybersecurity requirements, covering design concepts, functional implementation, and actual performance.

①　Conceptual Assessment: Verifies whether the submitted documentation and implementation rationale provide the required evidence.

②　Functional Integrity Assessment: Reviews and tests whether the provided documentation is complete.

③　Functional Adequacy Assessment: Reviews and tests whether the implementation is sufficient.

V16 Warning Light

The V16 warning light is a luminous emergency warning device that can be mounted on the roof of a vehicle in the event of a breakdown, emitting a distinct warning signal. It can also transmit real-time vehicle location information to the traffic authority via the DGT 3.0 system, alerting other drivers to exercise caution.

In contrast to traditional warning triangles, which require the driver to walk 50 meters to set up, the V16 warning light offers enhanced safety and efficiency, significantly reducing the risk of secondary accidents.

Certification Process and Timeline

Confirmation of Applicable Standards

As an internet-connected radio equipment, the V16 warning light primarily corresponds to the EN 18031-1/2/3 standards. Manufacturers must first identify the security assets (network, privacy, and financial assets) involved in the product.

Technical Documentation Preparation

Manufacturers shall provide corresponding judgments and sufficient rationale based on the product’s security design details and operating environment, with reference to the decision tree for each clause.

During certification, the following documents must be submitted:

①　Asset identification table

②　Technical design documents (including detailed circuit schematics, PCB layouts, partial firmware source code, security design documents, bill of materials, user manuals, etc.)

③　Statement of justification for decisions

Sample Preparation

Standard production samples.

Sample Disassembly

If testing requires sample disassembly, the manufacturer shall cooperate in advance.

Laboratory Testing

The V16 warning light generally undergoes routine testing items including secure storage, secure communication, general equipment capability requirements, and cryptographic best practices to verify compliance.

Testing Timeline

Approximately 5–6 weeks, including standard matching, technical documentation communication, functional assessment, and document review. The exact duration depends on the complexity of the product’s functions.