Household appliances
EU Declaration of Conformity for Electric Heaters: requirements and checklist
By Ing. Jaroslav Křepelka, Owner, DoC solutions s.r.o. · Updated 18 October 2026
In short: An electric room heater's EU Declaration of Conformity cites the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and the ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2015/1188 for local space heaters. That regulation sets a minimum seasonal efficiency (36 % for portable electric heaters, 38 % for fixed ones above 250 W) that a heater with only a mechanical thermostat cannot reach, so in practice it needs electronic room temperature control.
Portable electric heaters look like the simplest appliance there is, yet they are one of the product groups European market surveillance authorities find non-compliant most often. Besides electrical safety and EMC, they have their own ecodesign regulation, and its efficiency requirement is the part most imported heaters fail.
This page covers electric local space heaters for indoor use: fan heaters, convectors, oil-filled radiators, panel and infrared heaters, both portable and wall-mounted. Heat pumps, outdoor patio heaters and heaters for saunas are covered by other rules.
Checklist: what your electric heater declaration must contain
- Model exactly as on the rating label, listing each power rating and plug variant 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
- Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, or the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU instead for Wi-Fi models
- RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
- Ecodesign: Directive 2009/125/EC and Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1188 on local space heaters
- The harmonised standards applied, with year and amendments
- Place and date of issue, name and function of the signatory, and the signature
Which EU legislation applies
| Legislation | Applies? | In the DoC? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Voltage Directive2014/35/EU | Applies | In the DoC: Yes | Mains heaters (220–240 V AC) are within the 50–1000 V AC range. Not cited separately for Wi-Fi heaters, where RED covers safety. |
| EMC Directive2014/30/EU | Applies | In the DoC: Yes | Emissions from thermostats, fan motors and electronic controls, plus harmonics and flicker on the mains. Not cited separately for Wi-Fi heaters. |
| Radio Equipment Directive2014/53/EU | Depends on model | In the DoC: Yes | Heaters controlled over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. RED then covers safety, EMC and radio, and heaters that communicate over the internet must also meet Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 on cybersecurity, applicable since 1 August 2025. |
| RoHS Directive2011/65/EU | Applies | In the DoC: Yes | Restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. |
| Ecodesign for local space heatersDirective 2009/125/EC + Regulation (EU) 2015/1188 | Applies | In the DoC: Yes | Applicable since 1 January 2018. Minimum seasonal space heating energy efficiency: 36 % for portable electric heaters, 38 % for fixed electric heaters above 250 W, 34 % for fixed heaters of 250 W or less, 35 % for electric radiant heaters. The efficiency formula deducts 10 points and adds points for heat output and comfort controls (electronic room temperature control, day or week timer, presence or open-window detection), so the type of control decides whether a heater passes. The regulation also prescribes an information table for the instructions and free-access websites. |
| 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. |
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.
Electrical safety (LVD)
- EN 60335-1:2012 + A11:2014 + A13:2017 + A1:2019 + A14:2019 + A2:2019 + A15:2021Household and similar electrical appliances — safety — general requirements
- EN 60335-2-30:2009 + A11:2012 + A1:2020 + A12:2020 + A13:2022 + A2:2022Particular requirements for room heaters
- EN 62233:2008Measurement methods for electromagnetic fields of household appliances with regard to human exposure
EMC
- EN 55014-1:2017 + A11:2020EMC requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus — emission
- EN 55014-2:1997 + A1:2001 + A2:2008EMC requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus — immunity
- EN 61000-3-2:2014Limits for harmonic current emissions
- EN 61000-3-3:2013Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker
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 electric heater declarations
The heater does not meet the ecodesign efficiency minimum
A heater with only a mechanical thermostat and a power switch gets almost no credit for controls and stays below 36 %. Imported fan heaters and convectors without electronic room temperature control are the classic market surveillance finding.
Regulation (EU) 2015/1188 is missing from the declaration
The ecodesign regulation carries CE marking obligations, so it belongs in the declaration together with Directive 2009/125/EC.
The ecodesign information table is missing
The regulation requires a table with heat output, auxiliary electricity consumption and the type of heat output and room temperature control in the instructions and on a free-access website.
Missing "do not cover" warning
EN 60335-2-30 requires the warning against covering the heater, with its symbol on the appliance, and specific instructions about use near baths and showers.
Old standard versions
Amendments to EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-30 are cited in the Official Journal; a declaration listing only the 2009 base standard without its amendments is incomplete.
What you need besides the declaration
- Technical documentation
- Safety and EMC test reports, the ecodesign calculation with the measured values and control features, the circuit diagram, the critical component list (thermal cut-outs, thermostat, fan motor) and RoHS documentation. Keep it for 10 years.
- Instructions and warnings
- Safety instructions including the "do not cover" warning and the bathroom warning, and the ecodesign information table, in the language of every EU country where the heater is sold.
- Marking
- CE marking, crossed-out wheeled bin, rated voltage and power, model, and the manufacturer's name and contact address.
- 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
Which ecodesign rules apply to electric heaters?
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Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1188 on local space heaters. Portable electric heaters must reach a seasonal space heating energy efficiency of at least 36 %, which in practice requires electronic room temperature control.
Does an oil-filled radiator need an EU Declaration of Conformity?
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Yes. Like other electric room heaters it falls under the LVD, the EMC Directive, RoHS and the ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2015/1188, with EN 60335-2-30 as the product safety standard.
Do outdoor patio heaters fall under the same ecodesign rules?
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No. Regulation (EU) 2015/1188 does not apply to heaters specified for outdoor use only. They still need LVD, EMC and RoHS compliance.
What does MyCECheck check on a heater declaration?
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That the LVD, EMC, RoHS and the ecodesign regulation are cited, that the EN 60335 standards and their amendments fit, and that the product identification and EU economic operator are in order. We also flag missing ecodesign information. Written report within 48 hours.
Already have a declaration for your electric heater?
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).