Audio and wearables
EU Declaration of Conformity for Bluetooth Speakers: requirements and checklist
By Ing. Jaroslav Křepelka, Owner, DoC solutions s.r.o. · Updated 22 September 2026
A Bluetooth speaker is radio equipment, so its Declaration of Conformity is built around the Radio Equipment Directive, not the Low Voltage and EMC Directives. Since 28 December 2024 portable speakers also have to follow the EU common charger rules: a USB-C port and the option to buy the speaker without a charger.
This page covers battery-powered portable speakers with Bluetooth. Mains-powered Wi-Fi or multiroom speakers follow the same directive, with the extra points noted below.
Checklist: what your bluetooth speaker declaration must contain
- Model exactly as on the product label, listing each colour or edition covered
- Name and postal address of the manufacturer (and of the authorised representative, if appointed)
- The statement that the declaration is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer
- Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (without separately citing the LVD and EMC Directives)
- RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
- The harmonised standards applied for safety, EMC, radio and EMF, with versions
- Place and date of issue, name and function of the signatory, and the signature
Which EU legislation applies
| Legislation | Applies? | In the DoC? | Notes |
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| Radio Equipment Directive2014/53/EU | Applies | In the DoC: Yes | Covers safety (Article 3(1)(a), with no lower voltage limit), EMC (Article 3(1)(b)) and radio spectrum use (Article 3(2)). Since 28 December 2024, portable speakers that charge by cable must have a USB-C receptacle, use USB Power Delivery above 15 W, show the charging pictogram and be offered without a charger (Directive (EU) 2022/2380). |
| Cybersecurity delegated actDelegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 | Depends on model | In the DoC: Yes | Applicable since 1 August 2025 to radio equipment that can communicate itself over the internet, directly or via other equipment. Wi-Fi and smart speakers are typically in scope; whether a Bluetooth-only speaker is depends on whether it can communicate over the internet through the paired device. |
| RoHS Directive2011/65/EU | Applies | In the DoC: Yes | Restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. |
| Standby and off-mode ecodesignDirective 2009/125/EC + Regulation (EU) 2023/826 | Depends on model | In the DoC: Yes | Audio speakers are listed in Annex II, but only equipment that depends on mains power to work as intended is covered. Mains-powered (for example Wi-Fi or multiroom) speakers are in scope, including the networked standby limits; battery-powered portable speakers usually are not. |
| Batteries Regulation(EU) 2023/1542 | Applies | In the DoC: No | Obligations for the incorporated battery: labelling, producer registration, and from 18 February 2027 the requirement that portable batteries in appliances be removable and replaceable by the end user (Article 11), with limited exceptions. |
| WEEE Directive2012/19/EU | Applies | In the DoC: No | Producer registration in every EU country where you sell and the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Not part of the DoC. |
Typical harmonised standards
A harmonised standard gives presumption of conformity only in the version cited in the Official Journal of the EU. Always check the current list for each directive before you issue or update a declaration (European Commission: harmonised standards); the versions below are the ones commonly used at the time of writing, and the right selection depends on your product.
Radio and EMC (RED Article 3(2) and 3(1)(b))
The versions shown are cited under RED in Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/2191 as amended; for EN 301 489-1 use the version listed in the Official Journal.
- ETSI EN 300 328 V2.2.2Wideband transmission systems in the 2.4 GHz band (Bluetooth)
- ETSI EN 301 489-1 and EN 301 489-17 V3.3.1EMC for radio equipment — wideband data transmission systems
- EN 55032:2015 + A11:2020 and EN 55035:2017 + A11:2020EMC of multimedia equipment, commonly applied alongside EN 301 489 for the audio functions
Safety and EMF (RED Article 3(1)(a))
- EN 62368-1Audio/video and ICT equipment safety; the LVD list cites EN 62368-1:2014, the current edition is EN IEC 62368-1:2024 + A11:2024
- EN 62479 or EN 62311Compliance of low-power electronic equipment with basic restrictions for human exposure to electromagnetic fields
Cybersecurity (internet-connected models)
- EN 18031-1:2024Common security requirements for internet-connected radio equipment (cited in the Official Journal with restrictions)
Hazardous substances (RoHS)
- EN IEC 63000:2018Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances
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Common mistakes in bluetooth speaker declarations
LVD and EMC listed next to RED
For radio equipment, RED already covers safety and EMC. Citing 2014/35/EU and 2014/30/EU as well shows the declaration was built from a non-radio template.
Micro-USB port after 28 December 2024
Portable speakers that charge by cable must have a USB-C receptacle. A speaker placed on the market after that date with micro-USB does not comply, whatever the declaration says.
No radio test report
Using a pre-certified Bluetooth module helps, but the finished speaker still needs evidence for radio, EMC and safety, and the module report must match the module actually fitted.
Charger pictogram and unbundling ignored
The packaging must show whether a charger is included, and the speaker must also be offered without one.
Missing battery information
The declaration or technical file does not identify the battery, and the battery obligations (collection symbol, producer registration) are overlooked.
What you need besides the declaration
- Technical documentation
- Radio, EMC, safety and EMF test reports, a description of the radio module and antenna, battery data, the risk assessment and RoHS documentation. Keep it for 10 years.
- Charging information
- Information on the power requirements of compatible chargers and on USB Power Delivery support, as required for common-charger products.
- Marking and instructions
- CE marking, crossed-out wheeled bin, type and batch number, manufacturer name and contact address, the charger pictogram, and user and safety information in the local language, including the frequency band and maximum transmit power.
- Economic operator in the EU
- An importer, authorised representative or responsible person established in the EU (Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020).
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Frequently asked questions
Does a Bluetooth speaker need a USB-C port?
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Yes, if it charges by cable and is placed on the EU market from 28 December 2024. Portable speakers are one of the product categories in Annex Ia of the Radio Equipment Directive.
Should the declaration cite the Low Voltage Directive?
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No. Radio equipment is covered by RED, which includes the LVD safety objectives without its voltage limits and the EMC requirements.
Do Bluetooth speakers need to meet the new cybersecurity rules?
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Only if they can communicate over the internet, directly or through other equipment. Wi-Fi and smart speakers usually are in scope; for a Bluetooth-only speaker it depends on its connectivity.
What does MyCECheck check on a speaker declaration?
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Whether RED is cited without redundant directives, whether the radio, EMC, safety and EMF standards and their versions are right, and whether common-charger, battery and economic-operator obligations are covered. Written report within 48 hours.
Already have a declaration for your bluetooth speaker?
A certification expert checks it against everything on this page and tells you exactly what to fix. Written report in 48 hours, €99 per product (excl. VAT).