Radio Equipment Directive

Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment

Stage: In force, reached 4 Mar 2019
In force: In force since 11 Jun 2014 · CELEX 32014L0053
Transposition deadline: 12 Jun 2016
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 14 Sept 2020

2 entries · record as of 14 Sept 2026

Where it stands

Latest: Public consultation closed: Application of Article 3 (3) (i) and 4 of Directive 2014/53/EU relating to Reconfigurable Radio Systems, 264 responses, 14 Sept 2020.

4 Mar 2019
- Inception impact assessment closed: Application of Article 3 (3) (i) and 4 of Directive 2014/53/EU relating to Reconfigurable Radio Systems, 276 responses · Commission
14 Sept 2020
- Public consultation closed: Application of Article 3 (3) (i) and 4 of Directive 2014/53/EU relating to Reconfigurable Radio Systems, 264 responses · Commission

6 acts

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 5 published, 1 cancelled.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/339	Delegated · Regulation	Published	Q1 2026
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1097	Delegated · Regulation	Published	Q4 2023
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1717	Delegated · Regulation	Published	Q3 2023
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30	Delegated · Regulation	Published	Q4 2021
Application of Article 3 (3) (i) and 4 of Directive 2014/53/EU relating to Reconfigurable Radio Systems	Delegated · Regulation	Cancelled	09/2019
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/320	Delegated · Regulation	Published	05/2018

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Directive 2014/53/EU sets EU-wide rules for placing radio equipment on the market, covering safety, EMC, spectrum use, and common charging requirements. It applies to manufacturers, importers, and distributors, with obligations like CE marking and conformity assessment. In force since 2016, it was amended in 2022 and 2024, notably adding the USB-C charging mandate.

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