Documentation Index
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Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| CELEX | 32014L0053 |
| Status | Active |
| Articles | 52 |
| Recitals | 75 |
| EUR-Lex | View Official Text |
Compliance Deadlines
| Date | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-22 | Entry into force | Directive enters into force |
| 2016-06-13 | Full application | Full application of all requirements |
| 2025-08-01 | Partial application | Article 3(3)(d-f) cybersecurity requirements apply |
Stakeholder Roles
The RED defines obligations for the following stakeholder roles:- manufacturer - Manufacturers of radio equipment and wireless devices
- importer - Entities placing radio equipment on the EU market
- distributor - Entities making radio equipment available in the supply chain
- authorized_representative - EU representatives for non-EU manufacturers
- notified_body - Conformity assessment bodies for radio equipment
- market_surveillance - National market surveillance authorities
- consumer - Users of radio equipment and wireless devices
Requirement Types
Requirements in RED are classified as:- obligation - Mandatory essential requirements for radio equipment
- prohibition - Restricted equipment and practices
- right - Rights of economic operators and users
- procedure - Conformity assessment and CE marking procedures
- general - General provisions and definitions
API Usage
Key Topics
- Essential requirements for radio equipment
- Health and safety requirements (Article 3(1)(a))
- EMC requirements (Article 3(1)(b))
- Efficient use of radio spectrum (Article 3(2))
- Cybersecurity requirements for connected devices (Article 3(3)(d-f))
- CE marking and conformity assessment
- Interoperability and accessory requirements
- Software and firmware update requirements
