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Delegated Act to the Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
The European Commission (EC) has announced the adoption of a Delegated Act to the Radio Equipment Directive (RED), which establishes different cybersecurity requirements that manufacturers, importers and distributors must meet to market their wireless devices and products in the European Union. This Delegated Act (referred to in Article 3(3) of RED) aims to ensure a higher level of cybersecurity in such devices, and to strengthen consumers' confidence in them.
Types of Wireless Products Affected by RED-DA
The type of wireless products affected by these new cybersecurity requirements are products such as, mobile phones, tablets, toys, baby monitors, childcare equipment, smart watches, fitness trackers and other kinds of wearable devices, as well as products capable of communicating themselves or by using others over the internet.
EN 18031 Series Standards
The European Commission (EC) has outlined three key objectives: enhancing network resilience, strengthening personal data protection, and reducing the risk of financial fraud. In August 2024, the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) officially published the EN 18031 series of standards, which have now been adopted as harmonized standards. These standards serve as the self-assessment and testing framework to comply with RED Article 3.3 (d), (e), and (f).
Now is the ideal time for manufacturers to begin preparations. Before the regulation is fully enforced, it is critical to ensure that their products meet the obligations outlined in the RED-DA. In response, Onward Security will offer guidance on the technical requirements defined in the newly harmonized EN 18031 standards, explain the self-assessment procedures, and provide a deep dive into the core compliance criteria—helping you successfully achieve EU certification.
Now is the ideal time for manufacturers to begin preparations. Before the regulation is fully enforced, it is critical to ensure that their products meet the obligations outlined in the RED-DA. In response, Onward Security will offer guidance on the technical requirements defined in the newly harmonized EN 18031 standards, explain the self-assessment procedures, and provide a deep dive into the core compliance criteria—helping you successfully achieve EU certification.
How Can We Support You
Manufacturers are recommended to start preparing their products to meet the obligations established in the Delegated Act of RED and to be ready when it becomes mandatory.
We are an independent third-party laboratory accredited to test and certify the cybersecurity of products according to EN 18031 and IEC 62443-X.
If your product meets these cybersecurity requirements, we can certify its compliance and issue a DEKRA Type Approval Seal to prove its security level to end customers.
In addition, DEKRA is an EU Notified Body for the Radio Equipment Directive and is recognized for radio and telecommunications testing under the IECEE's CB scheme. Therefore, we can support you in complying with the requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive in conjunction with other regulations and standards applicable to radio equipment and devices.
We are an independent third-party laboratory accredited to test and certify the cybersecurity of products according to EN 18031 and IEC 62443-X.
If your product meets these cybersecurity requirements, we can certify its compliance and issue a DEKRA Type Approval Seal to prove its security level to end customers.
In addition, DEKRA is an EU Notified Body for the Radio Equipment Directive and is recognized for radio and telecommunications testing under the IECEE's CB scheme. Therefore, we can support you in complying with the requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive in conjunction with other regulations and standards applicable to radio equipment and devices.
