1.Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
The Radio Equipment Directive (RED) is an European Union directive to ensure that radio equipment, including wireless devices and telecommunications terminal equipment, is compliant with safety and health requirements and does not interfere with other devices that are operating on the same frequency.
2. RED products covered
Below are some of typical products we specialize in. It’s important to note that the list below is not exhaustive. Not sure if your product requires RED certification? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
- Short-range device (SRD): remote control toy cars, remote control alarm systems, remote control doorbells, remote control switches, wireless mouse, wireless keyboard…
- Professional/private mobile radio (PMR): professional wireless walkie-talkie, wireless microphone…
- Cordless telephone: CT0, CT1;
- Integrated services digital network (ISDN);
- Digital enhanced cordless telecommunications (DECT);
- GSM/CDMA cell phone;
- Bluetooth devices: Bluetooth earphones…
- Data transmission equipment operating in the frequency range < 9 KHz;
- Radio broadcast receiver equipment;
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It’s important to note that the list above is not exhaustive, and the requirement for RED certification can vary based on the specific features and capabilities of a device. If a device emits radio frequency radiation or uses wireless technology, it’s advisable for manufacturers or importers to consult with the Notified Body or a qualified testing laboratory to determine whether RED certification is necessary for their particular product.
GTG Group’s testing laboratories are A2LA accredited, and our team is always available for any general inquiries, or technical discussions regarding compliance testing/certification. Speak to a GTG Group expert by filling out our short form today!
3. RED testing items, testing standards, materials required, certification processes and requirements for test samples
Testing items varies depending on the products. For testing items on specific product, please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist you further. Below are some of typical testing items for RED:
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing;
- Low voltage directive (LVD) testing;
- Radio frequency (RF) testing according to European Telecommunications Standards Institute ( ETSI) standards;
- Permitted spectrum in EU
- CTR (TBR) testing;
- Electrical safety testing (SAR assessment)
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Below is a list of RED testing standards (LVD excluded) we’re capable of. And our team is always available for any general inquiries, or technical discussions regarding the following RED testing standards. Not sure what standard or standards apply to your product? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
- 125KHz RF ID: EN 300330; EN 301489-1/-3; EN 62311;
- 13.56MHz RF ID: EN 300330; EN 301489-1/-3; EN 62479;
- 27MHz: EN 300220-1/-2; EN 301489-1/-3; EN 62479;
- 433MHz: EN 300220-1/-2; EN 301489-1/-3; EN 62479;
- BT (2.4GHz), Zigbee, WiFi: EN 300328; EN 301489-1/-17; EN 62479 or EN 62311;
- Wireless Charging Products: EN 303417; EN 301489-1/-3; EN 62311;
- WiFi (5GHz), Single Band, Without DFS: EN 301893; EN 301489-1/-17; EN 62311;
- WiFi (5GHz), Dual Band, Without DFS: EN 300440; EN 301489-1/-17; EN 62311;
- WiFi (5GHz), Tri-band, With DFS: EN 301893; EN 301489-1/-17; EN 62311;
- 5GHz WiFi (Full Frequency Bands) + 2.4GHz WiFi: EN 301893/300328/300440; EN 301489-1/-17; EN 62311;
- 5.8GHz Products: EN 300440; EN 301489-1/-3; EN 62311.
Required materials varies depending on the products. For detailed required materials on specific product, please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist you further. Below are some of typical required materials for RED certification:
- User manual;
- circuit diagram;
- Block diagram: all the crystal oscillator and crystal frequency must be shown and consistent with the circuit diagram;
- Schematic diagram: the number of crystal oscillators, crystal frequency and crystal location must be consistent with the block diagram;
- Label;
- Technical parameters of wireless module: frequency range, number of frequency bands, maximum emission power, antenna gain, modulation…
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Below are the general application steps for achieving RED certificate. Have questions or not sure where to start? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
- Send the test sample to our laboratory;
- Perform testing and prepare for the report;
- Issue the certificate by Guangdong GTG Testing Technology Co., Ltd. (formerly Anci);
- If request a certificate issued by Notified Body, then all the materials and the report will be sent to the Notified Body for examination and approval. This will take a while.
Guangdong GTG Testing Technology Co., Ltd. (formerly Anci)’s laboratories are accredited by A2LA. This means we’re authorized to perform RED testing and write test reports accordingly.
- One RF fixed-frequency prototype and one ordinary prototype;
- Fixed-frequency prototype are tested with multiple frequency channel product;
- If it is a single frequency channel prototype, please provide a continuous emission and continuous receiver one.
5. Price and lead time
You will never pay for services that you don’t need! GTG Group provides a customized quote which are tailored to each client's needs and budget. Furthermore, we can expedite the certification process by leveraging modern technologies that ensure you receive the RED certificate in a reasonably short time frame compared with the average industry time.
However, the cost and the lead time of testing and certification varies depending on the product complexity and the testing requirements. GTG Group provides free consultation to assess your needs and provide advice on how to get started with compliance. Contact us today by filling out our short form!
6. A2LA accreditation documents
When you choose the GTG Group for testing and certification, you can be confident that you are working with a trusted and reliable partner.
Our laboratory is accredited by A2LA. This means we're authorized to perform RED testing and write test reports accordingly. Testing scope we specialize in: information technology (IT) products, audiovisual (AV) products, lighting products, small home appliances, power supplies, electric personal transportation vehicles, batteries...
7. Why choose us?
Founded in 2012, GTG Group is an independent ISO/IEC 17025 accredited product testing and certification services provider in China, providing comprehensive testing and regulatory certifications obtaining services forfor a wide range of products. Our goal is to certify your products and ensure their compliance with regulatory standards in order to help you access worldwide markets.