Type Approval for Isle of Man

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The Isle of Man is a self-governing British Crown Dependency with its own legal and regulatory systems. It is not part of the United Kingdom and is not legally bound by UKCA marking requirements or Ofcom regulations. The UKCA marking does not apply in the Crown Dependencies—including the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. For most product categories, UKCA labeling is not mandatory. However, CE or UKCA marks may be accepted as evidence of conformity depending on the product type and sector. While the Isle of Man often aligns with UK technical standards, this is determined independently by the local government and does not occur automatically. For regulated product categories such as radio equipment or safety-related devices, specific local requirements should always be reviewed before market entry.

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Requirements According to EU Directives

The Isle of Man is considered a third country with technical alignment to the UK and EU. While it is not legally subject to EU directives, products may be accepted based on the following conformity frameworks.
→ Learn more about CE marking requirements and procedures

2014/53/EU: Radio Equipment Directive (RED)

Defines essential requirements to ensure efficient and interference-free use of the radio spectrum.
→ Overview of RED Requirements

Radio Testing

2014/30/EU: EMC Directive (EMCD)

Establishes how electromagnetic compatibility must be ensured for electrical equipment.
→ Overview of EMC Requirements

EMC Tests

2014/35/EU: Low Voltage Directive (LVD)

Defines safety requirements and conformity procedures for electrical equipment.
→ Overview of LVD Requirements

Electrical Safety
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Country Information

General Information about Isle of Man

Isle of Man
Country calling Code
+4416
Capital
Douglas
Continent
Europe
Currency
Pound Sterling
Country Code ISO 3166-2
IM
Country Code ISO 3166-3
IMN
Alternate Country Names
Ellan Vannin, Mann, Mannin, Insel Man, Île de Man, Otok Man, Isola di Man, Isla de Man, Остров Мэн, マン島, Isle of Man, 맨섬

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Product Scope

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Automotive

Radar 24 GHz, 64 GHz, 77 GHz, 79 GHz, UWB

Radio key 315 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz

Keyless Go 125 kHz, 13,56 MHz

Tire pressure sensors 125 kHz, 315 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz

Entertainment 2,4 GHz

Industry

Radar 64 GHz, Tank Level, Position radar

Wireless-M-Bus 315 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz

Wireless-CAN-Bus 2.4 GHz

RFID + NFC 125 kHz, 13.56 MHz, 868 MHz

UWB Devices 24 GHz, 60 GHz, 79 GHz

Consumer

WirelessHD 60 GHz

WLAN 2.4GHz, 3 GHz, 5 GHz, 10 GHz

Bluetooth 2.4 GHz

Zigbee 868 MHz, 2.4 GHz

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