Excerpt: CE-RED is the EU Radio Equipment Directive. Mandatory for any RF product entering the EU 27-country market. How to verify a supplier’s CE-RED claim and what to ask for in writing.
Introduction
CE-RED is the legal entry ticket for any RF product sold in the EU. A CE-RED marking without a real test report behind it is a customs seizure waiting to happen. Here’s how to verify a supplier’s CE-RED claim.
What CE-RED actually is
The Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU, RED) replaced the older R&TTE Directive in 2016. It covers all radio-emitting devices sold in the EU 27. For a 433 MHz or 868 MHz remote, the relevant harmonised standards are EN 300 220 (radio performance) and EN 301 489 (EMC immunity).
What a legitimate CE-RED claim looks like
1. A test report from an EU-notified body or an ISO 17025-accredited lab, covering EN 300 220 and EN 301 489. 2. A Declaration of Conformity (DoC) signed by the manufacturer or an EU-based authorised representative, identifying the product, the standards tested, and the year of conformity. 3. The CE marking on the product itself or its packaging. A remote that has only the CE logo with no test report is, in regulatory terms, a counterfeit.
What to ask a supplier for
Request: (1) the test report PDF for the specific model or SKU family, (2) the DoC PDF, (3) the EU authorised representative name and address. A legitimate factory will provide all three within 24 hours. If a supplier hesitates or says ‘the certificate is on the product,’ that is a red flag. Refuse the shipment.
What happens if you ship without proper CE-RED
Customs seizure at the EU port, with the importer (often you, the distributor) liable. Fines range from EUR 5,000 to EUR 100,000+ per shipment depending on the EU country. Product destruction at your cost. The brand damage from a customs seizure is often worse than the financial penalty.
How Gemu RF handles CE-RED
We hold CE-RED test reports for all our current SKUs, with the DoC available under NDA. Test reports cover both EN 300 220 (radio) and EN 301 489 (EMC). For a distributor evaluating us as a supplier, we provide both documents with the sample kit. If your customer requires a specific EU country certification (e.g., Germany BNetzA, France ANFR), we assist with the registration.
Get in touch
For factory pricing, sample kits, or compliance documentation, submit your inquiry at our Contact Form. Native English, German, and Spanish sales support; 4-hour response during UTC+8 working hours.
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