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 isi borang ringkas kami, pakar kami akan berbesar hati untuk membantu lebih lanjut.
- 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 mengisi borang ringkas kami hari ini!
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 isi borang ringkas kami, 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 isi borang ringkas kami, pakar kami akan berbesar hati untuk membantu lebih lanjut.
- 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 isi borang ringkas kami, 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 isi borang ringkas kami, pakar kami akan berbesar hati untuk membantu lebih lanjut.
- 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. Harga dan masa utama
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.
Walau bagaimanapun, kos dan masa utama ujian dan pensijilan berbeza-beza bergantung pada kerumitan produk dan keperluan ujian. Kumpulan GTG menyediakan perundingan percuma untuk menilai keperluan anda dan memberikan nasihat tentang cara untuk memulakan pematuhan. Hubungi kami hari ini dengan mengisi borang ringkas kami!
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?
Ditubuhkan pada 2012, Kumpulan GTG ialah penyedia perkhidmatan ujian dan pensijilan produk bertauliah ISO/IEC 17025 bebas di China, menyediakan ujian komprehensif dan pensijilan kawal selia mendapatkan perkhidmatan untuk pelbagai produk. Matlamat kami adalah untuk memperakui produk anda dan memastikan ia mematuhi piawaian kawal selia untuk membantu anda mengakses pasaran seluruh dunia.
