CE Marking
Accredited testing and CE conformity assessment for radio products – clear, compliant, and efficient.
CE mark for radio products in the EEA
Radio equipment placed on the market in the European Economic Area (EEA) must carry the CE marking. It shows that the product meets the applicable CE requirements for radio products, including safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and efficient use of the radio spectrum.
The basis is a complete conformity assessment procedure. It includes technical documentation, the EU Declaration of Conformity, and affixing the CE marking to the product.
Incomplete documentation, missing test reports, or incorrectly selected procedures often lead to delays. We help you plan the CE process for radio products correctly from the start.
Regulatory Radio Testing
CE testing and conformity assessment for radio products
Our test laboratory in Germany is accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 and additionally certified according to ISO 9001:2015. We perform testing for radio products and support CE documentation with quality-assured results.
If the involvement of a Notified Body is required, the conformity assessment is carried out through our subsidiary KL-Certification GmbH (NB 2784), notified for radio products under the RED.
This allows complex requirements to be assessed transparently and helps avoid unnecessary questions from market surveillance authorities.
Applicable EU Directives at a Glance
CE marking for radio products is based on the applicable EU requirements. Depending on the device type, requirements from the RED, EMC Directive, and Low Voltage Directive may interact. We support you in identifying the relevant requirements.
2014/53/EU: Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
Requirements for radio equipment regarding safety, EMC, and efficient use of the radio spectrum.
→ RED Requirements
2014/30/EU: EMC Directive
Requirements for electromagnetic compatibility of electrical and electronic equipment without its own radio function.
→ EMC Requirements
2014/35/EU: Low Voltage Directive
Safety requirements for electrical equipment within defined voltage limits.
→ LVD Requirements
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The experts at IB-Lenhardt AG and IBL-Lab GmbH are always there for you. Just contact us!Conformity Assessment Procedure
Selecting the appropriate module
Conformity assessment follows the requirements of the applicable EU harmonization legislation. Decision No. 768/2008/EC describes standardized assessment modules that may be used depending on the product, directive, and route to demonstrate conformity.
For radio products, the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) is particularly relevant. Depending on the product, EMC, safety, or additional requirements may also need to be considered. The appropriate procedure depends on which harmonized standards are applied, which tests are required, and whether a Notified Body must be involved.
Notified Bodies may be involved when the selected conformity assessment route requires an independent assessment. For radio products, this can be relevant in particular when harmonized standards are not applied or are not applied in full. National accreditation bodies regularly assess the competence of conformity assessment bodies and accredited test laboratories.
Proof of Conformity with EU Requirements
CE marking enables free movement within the European Economic Area for products that fall under relevant EU harmonization legislation. For radio products, the RED is the central legal framework. It includes requirements for safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and efficient use of the radio spectrum.
Manufacturers or importers may place a product on the market only if all applicable requirements are met. With the CE marking, the manufacturer indicates that the product has undergone a conformity assessment procedure and meets the applicable EU requirements.
EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Step-by-step assistant
Our DoC Assistant supports the creation and management of EU Declarations of Conformity for radio products. It guides users through the relevant information so that applied directives, standards, product data, and responsibilities are documented consistently.
Reduces errors through a guided workflow
Supports the assignment of directives, standards, and product information
Helps organize DoC-related information in one central place
Technical Files, Declaration of Conformity and Conformity Marking
During the conformity assessment procedure, the manufacturer prepares the technical documentation. It shows that the product meets the requirements of the applicable EU harmonization legislation. This typically includes a product description, risk assessment, test reports, applied harmonized standards, circuit diagrams or technical drawings, and further evidence.
On this basis, the manufacturer or its authorized representative prepares and signs the EU Declaration of Conformity. The CE marking may then be affixed to the product, provided all applicable requirements are fulfilled.
The technical documentation must be prepared before the product is placed on the market and kept available for market surveillance authorities. This is also stated by the European Commission in its information on CE marking.
CE Marking Process
Services
We support manufacturers and importers of radio products with CE testing, conformity assessment, and technical documentation.
Based on your product documentation, we identify the applicable requirements, plan the required tests, and support the evidence needed for CE marking. This creates a reliable basis for CE marking, technical documentation, and market access in the EEA.
Consulting
Our experts help identify applicable requirements, standards, and conformity assessment routes early in the project.
Testing
As an accredited test laboratory, we perform testing for radio products according to relevant standards.
Certification
The conformity assessment process is prepared with the required documentation, test reports, and EU DoC information.
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Understanding product certification for radio products
Our guide provides an overview of technical and administrative requirements in product certification, including CE marking in Europe and regulatory requirements in Japan and the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the CE marking?
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CE marking is a legally required conformity marking for certain product groups in the European Economic Area. It indicates that the manufacturer has carried out a conformity assessment procedure and that the product meets the applicable EU requirements.
The CE mark has a defined visual form. If no other size is specified in the product-specific legislation, the CE marking must be at least 5 mm high.
- What does the CE mark mean?
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With the CE mark, the manufacturer declares that the product meets the applicable EU requirements. Depending on the product, these may include requirements for safety, electromagnetic compatibility, radio spectrum use, health, or environmental protection.
CE marking is not a voluntary quality mark and not a conventional approval issued by an authority. It is based on the applicable conformity assessment procedure and the EU Declaration of Conformity.
- Which products must bear the CE mark?
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CE marking is mandatory for product groups that fall under relevant EU harmonization legislation. These include, for example, radio equipment, electrical equipment, machinery, medical devices, toys, and personal protective equipment.
For radio products, the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) is usually the relevant legal framework. If the product is very small or marking on the product is not possible, the CE marking may, depending on the applicable rules, be placed on the packaging or accompanying documents.
- What do conformity assessment and declaration of conformity mean?
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Conformity assessment is the process of checking and documenting whether a product meets the applicable requirements. Depending on the product, this may include testing, technical documentation, risk assessment, and the assessment of applied standards.
The EU Declaration of Conformity is the manufacturer’s written declaration that the product complies with the relevant EU legislation. It forms the formal basis for affixing the CE marking.
International Certification Bodies
In addition to CE marking for Europe, we also support manufacturers of radio products with further international certification procedures.
Learn more about certification bodies
FCC (USA)
Certification for radio products in the United States
ISED (Canada)
Certification for radio products in Canada
MIC (Japan)
Certification for radio products in Japan
CE marking for EU market access
Navigate the CE process with confidence
We support manufacturers of radio products with CE testing, conformity assessment, and technical documentation.
Our team helps you identify requirements early, plan suitable tests, and prepare the CE process in a structured way.