Radio Equipment Regulations 2017

All radio equipment, with exceptions.

Market: Great Britain (UK). Legal basis: SI 2017/1206. 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	All radio equipment, with exceptions. Matches products that: a radio transmitter or receiver. Further conditions: Exceptions (equipment under other specific UK legislation, airborne products, marine equipment, custom-built evaluation kits for professionals; see regulation 3 and Schedule 1) cannot be settled from the visitor's answers; the saved page does not define 'radio equipment'. Official wording The 2017 Regulations apply to all radio equipment with some notable exceptions.	www.gov.uk read 2026-10-03
How conformity is shown	Depends on the product or standards (see the note) Manufacturer carries out the conformity assessment, or has it carried out by an independent third party, depending on the category the product falls into; self-declaration is mentioned 'where the Regulations permit'. Official wording b) determine the conformity procedure that applies, carry out the relevant conformity assessment procedure, (or have it carried out by an independent third party, depending on the category the product falls into)	www.gov.uk read 2026-10-03
Mark and declaration	UKCA marking or CE marking; UK declaration of conformity if UKCA marked; EU declaration of conformity if CE marked CE recognition extended indefinitely in GB from 1 October 2024. Where third-party assessment is required, a UK Approved Body gives UKCA; an EU Notified Body assessment allows CE. Official wording a) draw up a declaration of conformity (UK DoC if UKCA marked, EU DoC if CE marked)	www.gov.uk read 2026-10-03
Official fee	Not stated	—
Steps and documents	Included in the $49 checklist. See the checklist	—

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