Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive) - electromagnetic compatibility
Electrical and electronic equipment (apparatus and fixed installations) that may generate electromagnetic disturbance or be affected by it.
Market: European Union. Legal basis: Directive 2014/30/EU. The table shows what the official pages state, with the wording and the date we read it. A row marked "Not stated" means the pages we read do not say; it does not mean there is no rule.
What the official pages state
| Question | What the official page states | Source |
|---|---|---|
| What it covers | Electrical and electronic equipment (apparatus and fixed installations) that may generate electromagnetic disturbance or be affected by it. Matches products that: mains power or battery power. Further conditions: Equipment covered by the RED (radio equipment) is outside the EMC Directive; also excluded are aeronautical products, radio-amateur equipment (unless sold), equipment inherently incapable of disturbance, and custom evaluation kits for professionals (Art. 2(2)); apparatus means a finished appliance intended for the end-user and liable to generate or be affected by disturbance. The EMC Directive does not regulate safety. Official wordingThe Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMCD) ensures that electrical and electronic equipment does not generate, or is not affected by, electromagnetic disturbance. | single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu read 2026-10-03 |
| How conformity is shown | Self-declaration by the manufacturer Manufacturer may use internal production control (Annex II); alternatively EU type examination by a notified body followed by conformity to type (Annex III). Either may be chosen; a notified body is not mandatory. Official wordingCompliance of apparatus with the essential requirements set out in Annex I shall be demonstrated by means of either of the following conformity assessment procedures: (a) internal production control set out in Annex II; | publications.europa.eu read 2026-10-03 |
| Mark and declaration | CE marking; EU declaration of conformity Manufacturer draws up the EU declaration of conformity and affixes the CE marking after demonstrating compliance; CE marking on the apparatus or data plate, otherwise on packaging and accompanying documents, before placing on the market; by drawing up the declaration the manufacturer assumes responsibility for compliance. Official wordingWhere compliance of apparatus with the applicable requirements has been demonstrated by that procedure, manufacturers shall draw up an EU declaration of conformity and affix the CE marking. | publications.europa.eu read 2026-10-03 |
| Official fee | Not stated | — |
| Steps and documents | Included in the $49 checklist. See the checklist | — |