RED 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive
Radio Equipment Directive establishing a regulatory framework for placing radio equipment on the European Union market, ensuring motorcycle key fobs, remote controls, and wireless automotive communication systems meet essential requirements for health, safety, EMC, and efficient spectrum use. Achieve European CE marking compliance and ensure market access authorization with professional RED directive implementation strategies.
Directive Overview
Directive Code
2014/53/EU
Application Date
2016-06-13
Status
Active EU Directive
Application
Radio Equipment
Essential Requirements
Health and Safety
Protection of health and safety of persons and domestic animals
Electromagnetic Compatibility
EMC requirements for interference and immunity
Radio Spectrum Efficiency
Efficient use of radio spectrum allocation
Automotive Radio Equipment Applications
Key Systems
RED compliance for motorcycle and automotive key systems
Communication Systems
Wireless connectivity and communication modules
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RED 2014/53/EU?
RED 2014/53/EU is the Radio Equipment Directive that establishes a regulatory framework for placing radio equipment on the European Union market, including motorcycle key fobs and wireless automotive systems.
What are the essential requirements of RED 2014/53/EU?
RED 2014/53/EU has three essential requirements: health and safety protection, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and efficient use of radio spectrum allocated to terrestrial/space radio communications and astronomy.
How does RED 2014/53/EU apply to motorcycle key systems?
RED 2014/53/EU regulates motorcycle key fobs and remote controls as radio equipment, requiring CE marking, conformity assessment, technical documentation, and compliance with harmonized standards for European market access.
What conformity assessment procedures are required?
RED 2014/53/EU requires conformity assessment through internal production control (Module A), type examination (Module B), or full quality assurance (Module H), depending on the equipment category and risk level.
Legal Information & Compliance
Professional Implementation Notice
This technical information is provided for professional compliance engineers and European market specialists. Always consult official EU documentation and notified bodies for critical radio equipment certifications. Contact our RED compliance experts for European market access guidance and CE marking support.
Standards Compliance
All information presented complies with current RED 2014/53/EU directive and European radio equipment industry best practices. For the most current regulations, verify with official EU publications and notified body organizations.
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