How to Apply for Wireless CE Certification?

Wireless CE certification generally refers to CE-RED certification. CE-RED stands for the European Union's Radio Equipment Directive (RED), which aims to clarify the scope of spectrum usage, improve the efficiency of spectrum use, and facilitate the enforcement of regulations and market surveillance among EU member states.

Wireless CE certification primarily applies to the certification of radio and telecommunications terminal equipment. Wireless products must obtain CE certification before they can be legally sold in EU countries.

Scope of Wireless Products that Require CE-RED Certification:

1. Short Range Wireless Devices (SRD), such as remote-controlled toy cars, remote alarm systems, remote doorbells, remote switches, remote mice, and keyboards.

2. Professional Radio Remote Control Products (PMR), such as professional walkie-talkies, wireless microphones, etc.

3. Wireless Telephones (CTO, CT1, CT1+, etc.)

4. ISDN (Digital Telephone Products)

5. DECT (Enhanced Digital Wireless Telephones)

6. Mobile Phones (GSM, CDMA testing)

7. Bluetooth Products, such as Bluetooth headsets.

8. Inductive Data Transmission Devices operating at frequencies below 9 kHz.

9. Wireless Broadcast Receiver Equipment

Wireless CE-RED Testing Items:

1. Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing (EMC Testing)

2. Safety Testing (LVD) (Under the new directive, RF products with battery inputs are also required to undergo this test.)

3. Radio Communications Equipment Testing (RF Testing) according to European ETSI standards

4. Notification of European Permitted Spectrum Information

5. CTR (TBR) Testing

6. Electrical Safety and Health Protection Testing (SAR Evaluation)

 - ATS Full Testing Lab has a complete set of EMC testing equipment.

Application Materials for Wireless CE-RED Certification:

1. User Manual

2. Circuit Schematic Diagram

3. Block Diagram (also called module functional diagram)

4. PCB Layout Diagram

5. PCB Placement Diagram

6. Operational Description (Explanation of the block diagram)

7. Bill of Materials (BOM List)

8. Label

9. Antenna Specifications (or Antenna Gain Chart)

10. Charger LVD Report

11. Frequency Fixed Software (also called frequency setting program, which ensures the transmitting module operates at a fixed frequency. This is usually required for BT and Wi-Fi products.)

In addition to RED, wireless products generally also require EMC and LVD certification. The cost depends on the specific product and its functionality. JJR Laboratory in China has a large electronic and Electrical Testing lab. Once the product passes the tests, JJR can directly issue the certificate.