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 Llene nuestro breve formulario, nuestro experto estará encantado de ayudarle.
- 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 llenando nuestro breve formulario ¡hoy!
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 Llene nuestro breve formulario, 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 Llene nuestro breve formulario, nuestro experto estará encantado de ayudarle.
- 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.
Los materiales necesarios varían según los productos. Para obtener materiales detallados requeridos sobre un producto específico, por favor Llene nuestro breve formulario, our expert will be glad to assist you further. Below are some of typical required materials for RED certification:
- Manual de usuario;
- Diagrama de circuito;
- 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;
- Etiqueta;
- 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 Llene nuestro breve formulario, nuestro experto estará encantado de ayudarle.
- Enviar la muestra de prueba a nuestro laboratorio;
- 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.
- Un prototipo de RF de frecuencia fija y un prototipo ordinario;
- El prototipo de frecuencia fija se prueba con un producto de múltiples canales de frecuencia;
- If it is a single frequency channel prototype, please provide a continuous emission and continuous receiver one.
5. Precio y plazo de entrega
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.
Sin embargo, el costo y el tiempo de ejecución de las pruebas y la certificación varían según la complejidad del producto y los requisitos de las pruebas. GTG Group ofrece consultas gratuitas para evaluar sus necesidades y brindarle asesoramiento sobre cómo comenzar con el cumplimiento. Contáctenos hoy por llenando nuestro breve formulario!
6. Documentos de acreditación A2LA
Cuando elige GTG Group para realizar pruebas y certificaciones, puede estar seguro de que está trabajando con un socio confiable y confiable.
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. ¿Por qué elegirnos?
Fundado en 2012, GTG Group es un proveedor independiente de servicios de certificación y pruebas de productos acreditado por ISO/IEC 17025 en China, que ofrece pruebas integrales y certificaciones regulatorias para obtener servicios para una amplia gama de productos. Nuestro objetivo es certificar sus productos y garantizar su cumplimiento con los estándares regulatorios para ayudarlo a acceder a los mercados mundiales.