EMC Directives
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
TÜV SÜD is a Notified Body for the EMC Directive. All electric devices or installations influence each other when interconnected or close to each other. This could be the interference which is sometimes observed between a television, a mobile phone, a radio, a nearby washing machine or electrical power lines. The purpose of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is to keep side effects under reasonable control. The EMC directive designates all the existing and future techniques and technologies for reducing disturbance and enhancing immunity.
The main objective of the Directive 2004/108/EC is to regulate the compatibility of equipment regarding EMC:
- Equipment (apparatus and fixed installations) needs to comply with EMC requirements when it is placed on the market and/or taken into service
- The application of good engineering practice is required for fixed installations, with the possibility for the competent authorities of Member States to impose measures if non-compliance is established
The EMC Directive first limits electromagnetic emissions of equipment in order to ensure that, when used as intended, such equipment does not disturb radio and telecommunication as well as other equipment. The Directive also governs the immunity of such equipment to interference and seeks to ensure that this equipment is not disturbed by radio emissions when used as intended.
The manufacturer, or their authorised representative in the EU, should declare compliance of the product to the requirements of the applicable directives before placing the CE mark on it and, in so doing, takes legal responsibility for the product. It is therefore important to have some documentary evidence of having interpreted the requirements of the relevant directives and evidence of testing to demonstrate conformity with these requirements.
TÜV SÜD Product Service offers a range of services to assist manufacturers or their agents in CE marking products that they are placing on the EU market:
- EMC testing performed at your premises or at our state-of-the-art testing facilities
- Technical file preparation and assessment
- Notified Body assessments and compliance statements
- Advice on which EC Directives apply to your product
- Advice on Declarations of Conformity and application of CE marking to your product
- Interpretation of EC Directive requirements
The main objective of the Directive 2004/108/EC is to regulate the compatibility of equipment regarding EMC:
- Equipment (apparatus and fixed installations) needs to comply with EMC requirements when it is placed on the market and/or taken into service
- The application of good engineering practice is required for fixed installations, with the possibility for the competent authorities of Member States to impose measures if non-compliance is established
The EMC Directive first limits electromagnetic emissions of equipment in order to ensure that, when used as intended, such equipment does not disturb radio and telecommunication as well as other equipment. The Directive also governs the immunity of such equipment to interference and seeks to ensure that this equipment is not disturbed by radio emissions when used as intended.
The manufacturer, or their authorised representative in the EU, should declare compliance of the product to the requirements of the applicable directives before placing the CE mark on it and, in so doing, takes legal responsibility for the product. It is therefore important to have some documentary evidence of having interpreted the requirements of the relevant directives and evidence of testing to demonstrate conformity with these requirements.
TÜV SÜD Product Service offers a range of services to assist manufacturers or their agents in CE marking products that they are placing on the EU market:
- EMC testing performed at your premises or at our state-of-the-art testing facilities
- Technical file preparation and assessment
- Notified Body assessments and compliance statements
- Advice on which EC Directives apply to your product
- Advice on Declarations of Conformity and application of CE marking to your product
- Interpretation of EC Directive requirements
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment
R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC)
Manufacturers and suppliers of radio and telecommunications equipment must demonstrate compliance with the EU Radio and Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) Directive in order to apply CE marking to their products and gain access to the EU market place.
TÜV SÜD is recognized throughout the world as the leading Notified Body for Radio and Telecommunications equipment. Our technically competent and professionally qualified engineers and auditors are able to deal with all types of equipment which fall within the scope of the R&TTE Directive.
EU Notified Body Services for CE Marking to the R&TTE Directive
R&TTE Annex III
Identification of essential radio test suites to demonstrate compliance.
R&TTE Annex IV (Notified Body opinion)
Assessment your product's technical construction file and provide opinions on whether it demonstrates compliance with the essential requirements of the Directive.
R&TTE Annex V (Full Quality Assurance approval)
Assessment of your quality system for design, manufacture and final product inspection and testing. We will grant approval if your system ensures that your products will be compliant with the requirement of the Directive.
TÜV SÜD service offerings for CE Marking Directives to place products on the EU market
- EMC Testing (performed at your premises or at our testing facility)
- Technical file preparation and assessment
- Notified Body assessments and compliance statements with fast turnaround
- Advice on which EC Directives apply to your product, how to produce the Declaration of Conformity and apply the CE marking to your product