CE Marking – RED & Cybersecurity Compliance
Bringing your IoT or wireless device to the European market requires CE marking in compliance with the Radio Equipment Directive (RED 2014/53/EU). CE certification ensures your product meets essential requirements for safety, EMC, radio performance, and cybersecurity. At IoT Consulting Partners, we guide manufacturers, integrators, and importers through the entire CE process — from testing and debugging to documentation and certification. With our expertise, you achieve compliance efficiently and secure fast access to the EU market.
CE Marking & RED Compliance for IoT and Wireless Devices
What is CE Marking?
CE marking is the official declaration that a product complies with the essential requirements of European Union legislation. For IoT, wireless, and electronic devices, CE marking demonstrates conformity with safety, health, EMC, and radio performance requirements under the Radio Equipment Directive (RED 2014/53/EU). Without CE marking, products cannot legally be placed on the EU market.
Which Requirements Apply?
Depending on your product type, CE certification can involve several key areas of compliance:
- Radio Equipment Directive (RED 2014/53/EU) – essential requirements for wireless communication devices, including spectrum use, interoperability, and cybersecurity;
- EMC Directive (2014/30/EU) – ensuring products do not interfere with or suffer from electromagnetic disturbances;
- Low Voltage Directive (LVD 2014/35/EU) – covering electrical safety requirements for certain categories of equipment;
- RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) – restricting hazardous substances in electronic products;
- Cybersecurity Delegated Act (EU) 2022/30 – mandatory from August 2025, adding new requirements for data protection, resilience against cyberattacks, and network security;
Each product must undergo the relevant assessments to prove conformity before CE marking can be affixed.
Countries in the EU and EFTA Accepting CE Marking
| Region | Countries | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EU (27) | Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden | CE marking accepted |
| EFTA (3) | Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway | CE marking accepted (via EEA agreement) |
| Switzerland | Switzerland | Special case: CE marking is not automatically recognized for all products since 2021; bilateral agreements apply to certain categories only. |
Countries Accepting CE Marking (with Additional Requirements)
| Country / Region | CE Accepted? | Extra Steps Required |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (Great Britain) | ✅ Yes — CE accepted indefinitely for many product areas (incl. Radio Equipment Regulations 2017) | • UK importer name & address required on the product/packaging. • Documentation/labels must be in English. • UKCA mark exists but CE remains valid. |
| Northern Ireland | ✅ Yes — CE accepted | • If a UK body is used for mandatory 3rd-party assessment, product must bear CE + UKNI. • CE + UKNI goods cannot be placed on the EU market. • Language & documentation rules same as EU. |
| Türkiye (Turkey) | ✅ Yes — CE marking required under EU-Turkey Customs Union | • Manuals and labels must be in Turkish. • Local Turkish importer/representative details required. • CE documentation (DoC, test reports, NB certificates) must be available for authorities. |
CE Marking Recognition in Wider Europe
| Country / Region | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | ⚖️ Candidate country | Aligning with EU rules, CE often accepted, may require local docs |
| North Macedonia | ⚖️ Candidate country | CE widely recognized, importers may ask for local conformity proof |
| Montenegro | ⚖️ Candidate country | CE accepted in most cases, harmonization with EU ongoing |
| Serbia | ⚖️ Candidate country | CE accepted, sometimes with local approval steps |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | ⚖️ Potential candidate | CE generally accepted, but not legally binding |
| Kosovo | ⚖️ Potential candidate | CE often required, but import checks may need extra docs |
| Moldova | 🚫 Not legally binding | Association Agreement with EU, CE usually accepted but local registration may apply |
| Ukraine | 🚫 Not legally binding | EU Association Agreement; CE products accepted, but local conformity steps possible |
| Georgia | 🚫 Not legally binding | Aligning with EU technical rules, CE accepted with local processes |
| Russia | ❌ Not accepted | Requires Eurasian EAC mark; CE reports only supportive evidence |
| Belarus | ❌ Not accepted | EAC mark mandatory, CE not valid |
| Armenia | ❌ Not accepted | Member of EAEU, EAC mark required |
| Kazakhstan | ❌ Not accepted | Member of EAEU, EAC mark required |
How We Help
At IoT Consulting Partners, we support you through every stage of CE marking:
- Product Testing – EMC, RF, safety, and cybersecurity testing in accredited laboratories;
- Certification Guidance – working with Notified Bodies where mandatory, ensuring smooth approvals;
- Technical Documentation – preparation of essential documents, including Technical Construction Files, test reports, and risk assessments;
- Declarations of Conformity – drafting and reviewing DoCs to confirm compliance with EU legislation;
- Radio / EMC Debugging & Pre-Compliance – resolving failures early to save time and reduce costs;
- End-to-End Market Access – combining CE, FCC, MIC, KC and NCC and more, approvals for global product launches.
Our goal is to streamline the certification process and minimize delays in EU market access.
Industries covered
We provide CE marking services across a wide range of sectors:
- IoT & Consumer Electronics – smart home devices, wearables, and connected products;
- Automotive & Transportation – wireless systems, telematics, and in-vehicle connectivity;
- Medical Devices – connected health and medical electronics requiring CE certification;
- Industrial & Automation – wireless controllers, machinery, and M2M communication systems;
- Cybersecurity-Enabled Devices – products with data handling and secure connectivity functions;
Explore more in-depth articles on EU compliance topics in our Articles section
| Article Title | Summary | Key Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Assessment for IoT Compliance: Insights from REDCA TGN 30 | Outlines how REDCA TGN 30 guides manufacturers in conducting risk assessments under the RED, including when to involve a Notified Body for EU-type examination. | IoT Risk Assessment (RED Compliance) |
| Do I Need an Authorised Representative? | Explains the role and necessity of an EU-authorised representative under Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 for Market Surveillance, and why it’s increasingly critical. | Role of Authorised Representative (EU Market Surveillance) |
| Avoid Market Surveillance Pitfalls: Ensure EU Product Compliance | Shares proactive steps to avoid penalties, recalls, and market bans—covering documentation, cooperation with authorities, and preparations for the upcoming Product Liability Directive. | EU Market Surveillance & Product Liability |
| EU Common Charger Mandate Starts December 2024: What to Know | Details the USB-C charger mandate (Directive EU 2022/2380), deadlines, and practical implications for manufacturers aiming at compliance by late 2024. | USB-C Charger Mandate: EU Compliance |
| Key Elements of Technical Documentation Under Directive 2014/53/EU (Annex V) | Breaks down the documentation required under RED Annex V—covering diagrams, standards lists, test results, DoC, and Notified Body involvement. | Technical Documentation Requirements (RED Annex V) |
| Notified Body Number, Size Does Matter | Clarifies correct CE mark placement rules under the New Legislative Framework—especially how and where to display the Notified Body number in compliance with the Blue Guide. | CE Marking & Notified Body Labeling |
| Download Your Free EU Declaration of Conformity Template for Directive 2014/53/EU | Offers a downloadable DoC template (based on RED Annex VI), explains its components, and why it’s essential for legal market access to the EU. | EU Declaration of Conformity Template (RED) |