The electromagnetic compatibility Directive ensures that electrical and electronic equipment does not generate, or is not affected by, electromagnetic disturbance.
The EMC Directive (2014/30/EU) sets out to limit electromagnetic emissions from equipment in order to ensure that, when used as intended, such equipment does not disturb radio and telecommunication, as well as other equipment. The directive also governs the immunity of such equipment to interference and seeks to ensure that this equipment is not disturbed by radio emissions, when used as intended.
The main objectives of the directives are to regulate the compatibility of equipment regarding EMC:
- equipment (apparatus and fixed installations) needs to comply with EMC requirements when it is placed on the market and/or taken into service
- the application of good engineering practice is required for fixed installations, with the possibility that competent authorities of EU countries may impose measures in instances of non-compliance.
The appointment of an EU Authorised Representative (EC REP), while not mandatory for the EMC manufacturers located outside the EU and who wish to sell and market in the EU, it is certainly recommended.
In fact, since the additional requirements of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 concerning market surveillance and compliance of products, which became applicable from 16th July 2021, manufacturers of EMC products are now obliged to appoint an economic operator in the EU to take on certain tasks concerning market surveillance and compliance. This makes an Authorised Representative the perfect appointment.
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