RED

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Overview

The radio equipment directive [2014/53/EU] (RED) establishes a regulatory framework for placing radio equipment on the market. Marine radio equipment intended to be used on non-SOLAS vessels (e.g. recreational craft) is covered by the RED, but equipment within the scope of Directive 2014/90/EU (the Marine Equipment Directive (MED)) is excluded from the RED.

The aim of the RED is to ensure a single market for radio equipment by setting essential requirements for safety and health, electromagnetic compatibility, and the efficient use of the radio spectrum. It also provides the basis for further regulation governing some additional aspects. These include technical features for the protection of privacy, personal data and against fraud. Furthermore, additional aspects cover interoperability, access to emergency services, and compliance regarding the combination of radio equipment and software.

The RED aligned the previous directive, the radio and telecommunication terminal equipment directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTED), with the new legislative framework for the marketing of products. The revision also took account of the need for improved market surveillance. In particular, for the traceability obligations of manufacturers, importers and distributors.

The RED was published in the Official Journal of the EU on 22 May 2014, entered into force on 11 June 2014 and is applicable as of 13 June 2016. It included a one-year transitional period, which ended on 12 June 2017 (Article 48). During the transitional phase, manufacturers were allowed to place on the market radio equipment compliant with either the RED or the EU legislation applicable before 13 June 2016 (e.g. R&TTED).

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