> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.law4devs.eu/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Radio Equipment Directive (RED)

> Directive 2014/53/EU on Radio Equipment.

## Overview

| Field        | Value                                                                                          |
| ------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **CELEX**    | 32014L0053                                                                                     |
| **Status**   | Active                                                                                         |
| **Articles** | 52                                                                                             |
| **Recitals** | 75                                                                                             |
| **EUR-Lex**  | [View Official Text](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32014L0053) |

## 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

```bash theme={null}
# Get all RED articles
curl https://api.law4devs.eu/v1/frameworks/red/articles

# Get RED framework details
curl https://api.law4devs.eu/v1/frameworks/red

# Get RED requirements
curl https://api.law4devs.eu/v1/frameworks/red/requirements

# Get RED recitals
curl https://api.law4devs.eu/v1/frameworks/red/recitals
```

```python theme={null}
# Python SDK
from law4devs import Law4Devs

client = Law4Devs(api_key="your-api-key")

# List all RED articles
articles = client.articles.list("red")

# Get RED requirements by stakeholder role
requirements = client.requirements.list("red", role="manufacturer")

# Search RED articles by tag
articles = client.articles.search("red", query="cybersecurity")
```

```typescript theme={null}
// TypeScript SDK
import { Law4Devs } from '@law4devs/sdk';

const client = new Law4Devs({ apiKey: 'your-api-key' });

// List all RED articles
const articles = await client.articles.list('red');

// Get RED requirements by stakeholder role
const requirements = await client.requirements.list('red', { role: 'manufacturer' });
```

## 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