What is EN 55035 Certification Compliance?

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Update time : 2026-10-23

EN 55035 certification compliance refers to the process where multimedia equipment undergoes electromagnetic immunity testing according to the European harmonized standard EN 55035 (Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment — Immunity requirements), and the test reports, technical documents, and declaration of conformity are incorporated into the CE technical documentation. This proves that the product will not fail due to external interference in the European electromagnetic environment. It is not as simple as merely "issuing an EN 55035 certificate," but rather the immunity compliance phase under the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU.

What standard is EN 55035?

Published by CENELEC, EN 55035 technically corresponds to the international standard CISPR 35. Its full name is:

Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment — Immunity requirements

It unifies the previously scattered electromagnetic immunity requirements:

Old Standard	Originally Covered Products	Integrated into EN 55035?
EN 55020	Audio and video equipment immunity	Yes
en 55024	Information technology equipment immunity	Yes
EN 55103-2	Professional audio/video and entertainment lighting equipment immunity	Yes

The most common version of EN 55035 is EN 55035:2017 + A11:2020, applicable to Multimedia Equipment (MME) with a rated AC/DC supply voltage not exceeding 600 V.

Does EN 55035 regulate emissions or immunity?

1.en 55032 / CISPR 32: Emission standard (EMI). It limits the electromagnetic noise radiated or conducted outward by the equipment.

2.EN 55035 / CISPR 35: Immunity standard (EMS). It requires the equipment to operate normally when subjected to interference from electrostatic discharge, radio frequencies, surges, and electrical fast transients.

Which products require EN 55035?

As long as a product falls under the category of "multimedia equipment", it generally needs to be evaluated under EN 55035.

Typical Applicable Products

1.Computers, laptops, tablets, servers

2.Monitors, printers, scanners, external storage devices

3.Smart TVs, set-top boxes, projectors, audio systems

4.Gaming consoles, streaming boxes

5.Webcams, routers, switches, and other communication equipment with multimedia functions

6.Smart terminals combining audio-visual and IT functions

EN 55035 Test Items

EN 55035 is not a single test, but a suite of immunity tests.

Test Item	Reference Standard	Simulated Scenario	Common Requirements
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)	EN/iec 61000-4-2	Human body touching the equipment and discharging	Contact ±4 kV, Air ±8 kV
Radiated RF Immunity (RS)	EN/IEC 61000-4-3	Mobile phone, base station, Wi-Fi interference	80 MHz–1 GHz, 3 V/m; including 1.8/2.6/3.5/5 GHz spot frequencies
Electrical Fast Transient (EFT)	EN/IEC 61000-4-4	Relay or switch action	Power ports ±1 kV, Signal/DC ports ±0.5 kV
Surge	EN/IEC 61000-4-5	Lightning strikes, power grid switching	Power port line-to-line ±1 kV, line-to-ground ±2 kV
Conducted RF Immunity (CS)	EN/IEC 61000-4-6	RF interference transmitted through cables	150 kHz–80 MHz, starting at 3 V
Voltage Dips & Interruptions	EN/IEC 61000-4-11	Power grid fluctuations, power outages	Judged according to standard cycles
Power Frequency Magnetic Field	EN/IEC 61000-4-8	Circuits sensitive to magnetic fields	Tested only when applicable

Relationship between EN 55035 and CE certification

EN 55035 itself is not a regulation, but a harmonized standard under the EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU.

The complete logical process is:

1.Product is classified as multimedia equipment.

2.Determine applicable directive: EMC Directive.

3.Select harmonized standards: EN 55032 + EN 55035.

4.Send the product to a laboratory for emc testing.

5.Compile technical documents: Test reports, circuit diagrams, BOM, user manuals, labels, risk assessments.

6.Sign the EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC).

7.Affix the ce mark to the product.

Note: Safety regulations are usually not governed by EN 55035. IT/AV products commonly use EN iec 62368-1 for safety; EN 55035 exclusively handles electromagnetic immunity.

FAQ: EN 55035 Frequently Asked Questions

Is EN 55035 a mandatory certification?

It is not a "mandatory certificate" in itself, but multimedia equipment entering the EU market must typically meet the immunity requirements under the EMC Directive, and EN 55035 is the most commonly used harmonized standard for this purpose.

Must EN 55035 and EN 55032 be tested together?

For most multimedia equipment, yes. One governs immunity and the other governs emissions; combining both provides a complete EMC evaluation.

Which standards did EN 55035 replace?

It primarily replaced the immunity requirements of EN 55020, EN 55024, and portions of EN 55103-2.

Is EN 55035 alone sufficient for products with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth?

No, it is not enough. You must also consider the red directive and wireless EMC/RF standards such as EN 301 489, EN 300 328, and EN 301 893.

How do domestic factories achieve EN 55035 compliance?

Find a third-party agency with EMC laboratory capabilities to conduct pre-testing, issue a formal report in an EU-recognized version, and have the eu authorized representative or importer verify the technical documentation.

Conclusion

EN 55035 certification is the process of conducting electromagnetic immunity verification for multimedia equipment according to EN 55035, and incorporating it into the EU CE/EMC technical documentation. If you are manufacturing smart screens, set-top boxes, routers, audio/video terminals, industrial HMIs, or AI cameras, then the combination of EN 55032 + EN 55035 + Safety Standards + Wireless Testing Standards is highly critical.