EMC directive 2014 / 30 / EU introduction

The purpose of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) directive is to ensure the normal operation of electronic and electrical equipment, not affected by electromagnetic interference released by other equipment, and not generate electromagnetic energy that may interfere with the safe operation of other equipment

Like other EU directives, EMC directives set out a wide range of requirements related to electromagnetic compatibility of electronic and electrical equipment ("basic requirements") and provide detailed technical specifications based on published standards. The European Commission regularly publishes standard catalogues, which can be used as a basis for evaluating whether products meet the basic requirements of the directive. At the same time, the Commission will regularly update the catalogues and timely incorporate them into the latest applicable standards

On March 29, 2014, the European Commission issued a number of directives to recast the CE mark to match the new legislative framework (NLF) of the European Commission. Under the new legislative framework, operators can provide a single declaration of compliance for each product, while the requirements for labeling and traceability of various products are the same.

The updated EMC directive number is 2014 / 30EU, which entered into force on April 18, 2014. The old EMC Directive 2004 / 108 / EC was repealed on April 20, 2016.

Products covered by the new directive include new products launched in the EU market, as well as products supplied in different forms, including telemarketing products. However, it is not suitable for special assessment kits that can only be used for research and development facilities. Before this Directive (2014 / 30eu) completely replaces the old directive (2004 / 108 / EC), the Distributor shall make reasonable transitional arrangements to put the ordered products (i.e. the inventory equipment already provided in the distribution chain) on the market.

The new directive clearly states the obligations and responsibilities of various operators, i.e. manufacturers, authorized representatives, distributors, importers and their respective representatives of related products, in the supply and sales chain. The new directive sets out the detailed provisions of the notice of conformity assessment bodies. It specifies all requirements and obligations of the notified body. It also details all requirements, obligations, applications, changes, operations, appeals and mutual coordination of the notified bodies.

In particular, the new directive mentions that for certain basic requirements, manufacturers may choose to adopt internal production control methods (Annex II) to reduce the application for conformity assessment procedures. For other basic requirements, type conformity assessment can be carried out according to EU type inspection procedure based on internal production control method (Annex III).

New requirements are also included in the technical documents

—Design concept and manufacturing image, as well as component scheme, sub component, principle, etc

—Necessary description and description to understand those images and schemes, as well as the operation of the device

The manufacturer shall affix the CE mark on each individual piece of equipment to meet the appropriate requirements of this directive. The manufacturer shall also prepare a written EU compliance statement for the equipment model. The equipment has been put on the market, and the statement shall be kept with the technical documents. Until 10 years later, it can be disposed of through state-level institutions.

Official forms of non conformity are also listed in the new directive. The new Directive states that any member state shall require the relevant economic operators to correct the non conformity or take all appropriate measures to restrict or prohibit the equipment already provided on the market, or to ensure that its equipment is recalled or removed from the market.

Each member state shall establish relevant penalty rules, which are suitable for operators who violate national laws. Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure the enforcement of the penalty rules. These penalties may include criminal penalties for serious violations.