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Smart products and the radio equipment directive (RED)

More and more products today are "smart." Through wireless communication such as WIFI or Bluetooth, it is possible to use or control products remotely. Think of lighting, heating, but also coffee makers that you can activate remotely and food thermometers where you can read the temperature of the meat via your smartphone. RED (Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU) applies to these types of products.

Meeting safety requirements

When these smart products fall within the scope of European directives, they must be tested to assess their compliance with the RED. Standards have been established for the RED. These standards are used to demonstrate compliance with safety requirements and set requirements for the design, operation of the product and the mandatory markings your product must bear. These standards also define the test methods by which compliance with the directives can be demonstrated.

The RED guideline in relation to other guidelines

If the products meet the requirements of the RED, then this ensures the protection of the health and safety of persons, pets and on other equipment. The requirements from the Low Voltage Directive and the EMC Directive should be used as a reference in this regard so that the established safety-related objectives of these other directives also apply to this so-called radio equipment.

Statement of Compliance

For all articles to which the RED applies, the Declaration of Conformity must be attached to the article. This document, by which the manufacturer declares that the product meets the relevant safety requirements, may be attached in two ways: the full Declaration of Conformity is enclosed in the instructions, or a simplified EU Declaration of Conformity is included in the instruction text. If the simplified EU declaration of conformity is used, it must be accompanied by an indication of the specific web page where the full declaration of conformity can be found.

To which forms of delivery does the RED apply?

The RED applies to all forms of delivery of radio equipment, including distance selling. This means that you must also comply with the RED when you offer your product via an Internet platform.

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