Electrical & Electronics — European Union (EU)

The core mandatory access requirement for electronic and electrical products entering the EU market is CE certification, which covers the entire European Economic Area (EEA). After Brexit, England, Scotland and Wales currently recognize the CE mark indefinitely, and UKCA certification is also an optional alternative, with special rules applicable to Northern Ireland. CE certification is a conformity certificate proving that products meet the EU's basic requirements for safety, health and environmental protection, and is an essential prerequisite for the free circulation of electronic and electrical products in the EU. German GS certification is a voluntary certification for the high-end market, which can enhance consumer trust in products.

The core applicable current regulations are as follows: 1Low Voltage Directive (LVD 2014/35/EU), applicable to electrical equipment with rated voltage of 50-1000V AC and 75-1500V DC; 2Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC 2014/30/EU), controls electromagnetic interference and immunity performance; 3RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU), specifically restricts the use of hazardous substances in electronic and electrical products; 4Products with wireless communication functions need to additionally comply with the Radio Equipment Directive (RED 2014/53/EU); 5All products must comply with REACH regulation, which controls the content of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC); New requirements such as cybersecurity for connected products and digital product passports have been added in recent years, and it is necessary to check the latest updates from the official EU authority.

Technical requirements take EU harmonized EN standards as the core basis: Electrical Safety: Generally, products need to comply with EN 62368 standard to prevent risks of electric shock, overheating and fire, and key safety components must meet compliance requirements Electromagnetic Compatibility:] Radiated emission must comply with EN 55032 limits, and immunity must meet the requirements of EN 61000 series standards Hazardous Substances:] RoHS restricts 10 hazardous substances including lead, mercury and cadmium, and the content must meet the specified limits Energy efficiency related products need to meet the energy efficiency index requirements corresponding to the ErP Directive. The complete set of technical documents must be retained for at least 10 years.