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What is the Radio Equipment Directive?
The EU’s Radio Equipment Directive (RED) was introduced in 2016 to establish manufacturing standards for radio products relating to their health and safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and efficient use of the radio spectrum. TÜV SÜD is authorised to evaluate products for compliance with RED. Once our experts certify a product, manufacturers and distributors of the radio equipment will affix a RED CE mark to their products, proving their compliance.
Why RED certification is important?
Radio equipment covers a growing array of products, from broadcast radios and television receivers to garage door openers and residential monitoring systems. To legally sell these products in the EU and European Economic Area (EEA), manufacturers and distributors must ensure that their product displays a CE mark. Failure to do so may result in fines, products being banned and recalled.
How TÜV SÜD can help you with RED certification
TÜV SÜD is an EU Notified Body authorised to evaluate products for compliance with the Radio Equipment Directive and approve the use of the RED CE mark. We are equipped to perform a wide range of tests at rapid speed in our state-of-the-art laboratories, giving you an efficient way to meet RED requirements.
Our technical professionals are actively involved in international advisory boards and standards development activities, giving you confidence that your product is fully compliant. We can test your products in our labs or on-site at your premises, ensuring you get your RED CE mark fast and can sell into the EU market as soon as possible.
Our technical professionals are actively involved in international advisory boards and standards development activities, giving you confidence that your product is fully compliant. We can test your products in our labs or on-site at your premises, ensuring you get your RED CE mark fast and can sell into the EU market as soon as possible.
Cybersecurity requirements for Radio Equipment Directive
In January 2022, the European Commission updated the RED to include additional legislations related to security 2022/30/EU.
The Commission adopted a Delegated Act of the RED activating articles 3(3)(d), (e) and (f) for certain categories of radio equipment to increase the level of cybersecurity, personal data protection and privacy. From 1st August 2025, all wireless devices placed on the EU market must comply with the RED cybersecurity requirements. Find out more about RED cybersecurity here.
What does our RED testing and certification service include?
We have helped thousands of companies access the EU market fast through our efficient testing process:
- Regulatory requirements - We interpret all relevant regulations as it applies to your products and advise you on the correct testing methods.
- CE marking – We apply a RED CE mark to your product and help you complete all necessary documentation.
- RED testing – TÜV SÜD is an EU Notified Body for the Radio Equipment Directive and is recognised for radio and telecommunications testing under the IECEE’s CB scheme.
- TÜV SÜD technical experts stay up to date with worldwide regulations and standards applicable to radio and telecommunications equipment. They also participate in key industry groups and trade organisations.
- Other requirements – We support compliance with the requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive in conjunction with other regulations and standards applicable to radio equipment and devices.
