The Radio Equipment Directive applies to electrical or electronic products which intentionally emit and/or receive radio waves. Examples of radio equipment include televisions, mobile phones, bluetooth equipment and Wi-Fi products, and Internet of Things (IoT) equipment.
Radio equipment must be constructed so as to ensure :
- the protection of health and safety of persons and domestic pets – including the maintenance of the objectives with respect to the safety requirements set out in the Low Voltage Directive;.
- an appropriate level of electromagnetic compatibility as described in the EMC Directive;
- an effective and efficient use of the radio spectrum.
The Radio Equipment Directive does not apply to:
- equipment used by radio amateurs that is not made available on the market;
- marine equipment covered by Directive 2014/90/EU;
- aviation products covered by Regulation (EC) No 216/2008;
- custom-built evaluation kits used by professionals for R&D objectives;
- equipment used for public security, defence and state security.