EU Declaration of Conformity requirements by product
The legislation behind a Declaration of Conformity depends on what the product is: whether it runs on mains voltage, contains a battery or a radio module, or falls under product-specific rules such as ecodesign. Each guide lists the EU legislation that typically applies, the harmonised standards manufacturers rely on, what the declaration must contain, and the mistakes we see most often.
Batteries and charging
Power bank
EMC, RoHS and the Batteries Regulation, and why the Low Voltage Directive usually does not apply.
Phone charger / USB power adapter
LVD, EMC, RoHS and the ecodesign rules for external power supplies (2019/1782, then 2025/2052).
Portable power station / solar inverter
LVD, EMC, industrial batteries over 5 kg, the battery passport from 2027 and grid-connected inverters.
USB cable / charging cable
Why cables need CE marking under RoHS, when EMC applies, and the USB-C cable rules from 2028.
Car USB charger
EMC with EN 50498, RED for FM transmitters, and why neither the LVD nor the charger ecodesign rules apply.
E-bike, e-bike battery / e-scooter
Machinery legislation and the 2027 Machinery Regulation, EN 15194, LMT batteries and battery passport.
Lighting
LED lamp / LED bulb
LVD, EMC, RoHS, the Ecodesign Regulation for light sources, energy label and smart bulbs under RED.
LED driver
EN 61347 control gear standards, EMC for lighting and the ecodesign rules for separate control gear.
LED strip
A light source with energy label and EPREL, LVD only for mains kits, RED for smart strips and the 50 cm test length.
Christmas lights / fairy lights
EN 60598-2-20 lighting chains, LVD for mains sets, GPSR for battery chains, outdoor IP ratings and transformers.
Audio and wearables
Bluetooth speaker
RED instead of LVD and EMC, USB-C common charger since 2024, batteries and standby rules.
Wireless earbuds / headphones
RED, USB-C, the data-protection requirement for wearables and hearing-protection standards.
Bluetooth / GPS tracker
RED data protection for location data, GNSS and cellular standards, and child-safe coin cell compartments.
Smartwatch / fitness tracker
RED data protection for wearables, SAR, GNSS and LTE standards, and the line to medical devices.
Smart home and security
Smart plug / smart home device
RED cybersecurity since 2025, the Cyber Resilience Act from 2027 and national plug standards.
CCTV / IP camera
Wi-Fi cameras under RED with cybersecurity, PoE cameras under EMC, and the Cyber Resilience Act.
Wi-Fi router / mesh system
RED cybersecurity, 5 and 6 GHz rules and packaging restrictions, and Cyber Resilience Act class I from 2027.
Baby monitor
RED data protection for childcare equipment, DECT and Wi-Fi standards, and power adapters.
Household appliances
Electric toothbrush
LVD via the charging base, EN 60335-2-52, RED for app models and the battery removability exception.
Hair dryer
LVD with EN 60335-2-23, EMC including harmonics, standby rules and the bathroom warning.
Hair clipper / shaver
EN 60335-2-8, LVD through the mains charger, USB-only models and the 2027 battery removability rule.
Kitchen appliance (kettle, blender)
EN 60335 standards, standby rules and the separate food contact declaration for plastic parts.
Electric heater
EN 60335-2-30 and the ecodesign efficiency minimum of Regulation 2015/1188 that imported heaters often fail.
Robot vacuum cleaner
RED with cybersecurity and data protection, the Machinery Directive question and the 2027 Machinery Regulation.
Air purifier / humidifier
EN 60335-2-65 and 2-98, ozone from ionisers, UV-C lamps, smart models under RED and hygiene claims.
Electric fan
EN 60335-2-80 and the comfort fan ecodesign Regulation 206/2012 with its information requirements.
Electric blanket / heating pad
EN 60335-2-17 overheating protection, washing labels, and USB heating pads under GPSR.
Toys
Drones and vehicles
Computing
Laptop / tablet
RED, USB-C for tablets and laptops, ecodesign and energy label for tablets, SAR and cybersecurity.
Keyboard / mouse
EMC for wired, RED for wireless, the USB-C rule that names keyboards and mice, and the USB receiver.
Monitor / TV
Display ecodesign Regulation 2019/2021, energy label and EPREL, and RED cybersecurity for smart TVs.
3D printer
LVD and EMC today, and why the 2027 Machinery Regulation expressly covers additive printing machines.
Machinery
Free tool
DoC Quick Check
16 questions, three minutes: see which elements your declaration is missing.
Free download
EU Declaration of Conformity template
Word and PDF, following Annex III of Decision 768/2008/EC, with filling-in notes.
General guides
EU Declaration of Conformity: what it must contain
The model structure from Decision 768/2008/EC, point by point, with the mistakes that make a declaration invalid.
CE marking for non-EU manufacturers: step by step
From identifying the legislation to the EU economic operator: the route for manufacturers in China, Turkey, India and elsewhere.
Amazon EU asks for a Declaration of Conformity: what to send
What marketplace compliance teams check, what to upload, and why listings get rejected.
GPSR responsible person: who needs one
When the General Product Safety Regulation requires an EU responsible person, who can take the role and what they must do.
CE marking for US companies: FCC and UL vs. EU requirements
What your FCC authorization and UL listing cover in the EU, the gaps to close, and the EU economic operator you need.
Why customs detain products: CE and DoC problems
The grounds for suspending release under Regulation (EU) 2019/1020, the four-day window, and how to respond.
Test certificate vs. EU Declaration of Conformity
Why a lab report or "CE certificate" is not a declaration, and who must sign one.
EU authorised representative and responsible person
Who needs an economic operator established in the EU, and what the role involves.
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