LVD Requirements for Radio equipment
Essential Requirements
| Article | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Essential Requirements | Harmonised standards |
Conformity Assessment
Module A (internal production control). No Notified Body required. Self-declaration with technical documentation and DoC.
Harmonised Standards
Applying these standards creates a presumption of conformity with the applicable essential requirements.
| Standard |
|---|
| EN 60335-1 |
| EN 60335-2-29 |
| EN IEC 62368-1 |
Required Testing & Evidence
RoHS technical documentation
The RoHS harmonised standard is explicitly about technical documentation for assessing conformity.
Typical artifacts: Technical documentation for materials and components (BOM).
WEEE collection and marking
WEEE Directive requires marking for separate collection.
Typical artifacts: EN 50419 marking verification, registration in national registries.
EMC emissions
EMC harmonised-standard titles identify emission requirements.
Typical artifacts: EMC emissions assessment records and test reports.
EMC immunity
EMC harmonised-standard titles identify immunity requirements.
Typical artifacts: EMC immunity assessment records and test reports.
Human exposure / Health
RED Article 3.1(a) requires protection of health and safety, including human exposure to EMF.
Typical artifacts: Human exposure assessment reports, SAR test reports, EMF exclusion justifications.
Radio cybersecurity
RED Delegated Act requires protection of network and privacy.
Typical artifacts: Cybersecurity assessment reports, vulnerability analysis.
Radio cybersecurity for value-processing equipment
RED cybersecurity standards also cover internet-connected radio equipment that processes virtual money or monetary value.
Typical artifacts: Cybersecurity assessment reports, threat modelling, misuse analysis, vulnerability analysis.
Radio spectrum access
RED harmonised-standard titles identify standards for access to radio spectrum.
Typical artifacts: Technical documentation references, assessment records, and test reports.
Co-Applicable Legislation
Products in scope of this legislation may also need to comply with the following:
Data sourced from official EU legislation and the Official Journal. Verify current status before placing products on the market.
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