SG 115/25
The Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Articles 3.3(d), 3.3(e) and 3.3(f) have been activated and will come into force August 1, 2025.
Which devices are covered by RED requirements?
Articles 3.3(d), 3.3(e) and 3.3(f) applies to internet-connected equipment, personal data and financial information, respectively:
Medical devices under Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and (EU) 2017/746 are exempt from Articles 3.3(d), 3.3(e) and 3.3(f). Civil aviation equipment under Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, motor vehicles under Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 and road toll systems under Directive (EU) 2019/520 are exempt from article 3.3(e) and 3.3(f), however, Article 3.3(d) still applies to them.
The CENELEC standards EN18031-1, EN18031-2 and EN18031-3 have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union; however, they were published with restrictions. In accordance with RED Article 17, a Notified Body is required if a manufacturer does not apply harmonized standards or has not fully applied them (i.e. applied only part of a harmonized standard). Even though the CENELEC standards were published with restrictions, these restrictions may not apply to all products; therefore, it is still possible to self-declare using these standards. Manufacturers must perform due diligence in evaluating their product, applying appropriate standards and using a Notified Body as needed to ensure compliance with all appropriate directives before placing a product on the market.
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