The new RED directive : 2014/53/EU

Main changes

• The EC declaration of conformity becomes an EU declaration of conformity. 
• The statement of Notified Body becomes an EU type examination certificate. 
• Importers are required to put their names and addresses on the products (or on the packaging, if relevant). 
• Manufacturer’s, importer’s and distributor’s responsibilities, with regard to placing the products on the market (in particular requirements for traceability and market surveillance) are more precisely defined and reinforced. 
• Requirements applicable to the notified bodies are reinforced. 
• The Notified Bodies are not automatically renewed on the new directive. They’ll have to be accredited again, as per ISO 17065 or ISO 17020 
• The conformity assessment procedures are aligned "new approach" 
• Product Telecommunication Terminals (ET) will not be part of the scope of the RED directive. 
• The TV receivers and FM types of products are falling within the scope of Directive RED.

What does not change 

• The EC marking (it concerns the European Conformity).
•  The scope of the directive and its essential health and safety requirements.

Date of application

Directive 1995/5/EC (R & TTE) will be abrogated as from June 13th, 2016.

It remains the only applicable directive until this date.

As of June 13th, 2016, the new Directive 2014/53/EU (RED), will enter into force.

For a year, the two directives will be applicable for products that were covered by the R & TTE and remain covered by the directive RED. (For other cases, contact us).