Covers any device that intentionally emits or receives radio waves: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, mobile communications, IoT. Includes safety and EMC requirements — separate LVD and EMC declarations are not required.
Radio equipment means any electrical or electronic product that intentionally emits or receives radio waves (frequencies up to 3000 GHz) for the purposes of radio communication or radio determination.
Also covered are devices equipped with a radio module as an additional component — for example, a laptop with Wi-Fi or an industrial controller with a GSM module.
Practically every modern electronic device contains a radio interface and falls under the RED Technical Regulation.
Wi-Fi routers, access points, network bridges, repeaters, smart home hubs
Smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, fitness trackers, wireless earbuds (TWS)
Wireless sensors, smart plugs, thermostats, security alarm systems with radio channel
GPS navigators, trackers, GLONASS receivers, automotive navigation systems
Radio-controlled drones, remote controls, radio-controlled models placed on the market
Walkie-talkies (PMR446), DECT phones, radio microphones, wireless audio systems, industrial radio modules
Certain categories are excluded from the RED Technical Regulation:
Amateur radio kits for assembly sold on the market, and radio equipment modified for personal use — fall under the exclusion. If amateur radio equipment is made available on the market — the Technical Regulation applies.
Unlike the LVD and EMC Technical Regulations, the choice of module depends on the availability of harmonised standards for the specific type of equipment.
Applicable when the manufacturer fully applies harmonised standards for all regulation requirements. Typically available for Wi-Fi (EN 300 328), Bluetooth (EN 300 328), GPS receivers.
No notified bodyRequired when harmonised standards for the given type of radio equipment are absent or only partially applied. The notified body performs type examination.
Notified bodyAssessment based on full quality management. The notified body certifies the manufacturer's quality management system. Applied at the manufacturer's choice.
Notified bodyThe RED Technical Regulation establishes three groups of requirements:
Safety and EMC (mandatory for all)
Protection of health and safety of persons — as in LVD, but without voltage limitation. Adequate level of EMC — as in the EMC Technical Regulation. Separate declarations under those regulations are not required.
Effective use of radio frequency spectrum (mandatory)
Equipment must not cause harmful interference and must effectively use the radio frequency resource in accordance with the intended radio technology.
Additional requirements (for specific categories)
For certain types of equipment: protection of personal data, prevention of fraud, interoperability with accessories, access to emergency services, equipment registration. Applied where the European Commission has determined such requirements for a specific category.
Technical documentation
Prepare the technical file: general description of the device, schematics, software versions affecting conformity, list of applied standards.
Identify applicable standards
Select harmonised ETSI/CENELEC standards for the specific radio interface: e.g. EN 300 328 (Wi-Fi/BT 2.4 GHz), EN 301 893 (Wi-Fi 5 GHz), EN 303 413 (GNSS).
Testing and assessment
Conduct measurements and conformity verification: radio emissions, EMC, electrical safety. Record results in test reports.
Declaration of conformity
Draw up a declaration of conformity referencing the RED Technical Regulation (CMU №355). If the device also falls under RoHS — prepare a combined declaration.
Marking and retention
Apply the conformity marking. Retain technical documentation and declaration for 10 years. Provide the declaration to supervisory authorities upon request.
The RED Technical Regulation includes LVD and EMC requirements — separate declarations for radio devices are not required.
Safety requirements are included in the RED Technical Regulation (without voltage limitation). A separate LVD declaration is not required.
EMC requirements are included in the RED Technical Regulation. A separate declaration under the EMC Technical Regulation is not required.
Applied in parallel — restriction of Pb, Hg, Cd and other substances in electronic equipment. A separate or combined declaration is required.
Learn more →Any device that intentionally emits or receives radio waves: Wi-Fi routers, Bluetooth headsets, smartphones, GPS navigators, IoT sensors, walkie-talkies, radio-controlled drones, DECT phones, wireless charging devices (Qi).
It depends. If the manufacturer fully applies harmonised standards — Module A (no notified body). If standards for the specific radio interface are absent or not fully applied — a notified body is required for Module B+C.
No. The RED Technical Regulation includes EMC and safety requirements. One declaration under the RED Technical Regulation is sufficient — separate declarations under the EMC and LVD Technical Regulations are not required.
For Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth: EN 300 328. For Wi-Fi 5 GHz: EN 301 893. For Wi-Fi 6 GHz: EN 303 687. EMC standards of the EN 301 489-x series and safety standard EN IEC 62368-1 also apply.
Yes, if it contains Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. A laptop with a radio module is radio equipment and falls under the RED Technical Regulation. Manufacturers typically obtain authorisations for radio modules separately, while the complete device is declared under RED.
A passive antenna without active components is not radio equipment and does not require a declaration. An active antenna amplifier or antenna module with a transmitter is radio equipment and falls under the Technical Regulation.