The low voltage directive (LVD) (2014/35/EU) ensures that electrical equipment within certain voltage limits provides a high level of protection for European citizens, and benefits fully from the single market. It has been applicable since 20 April 2016.
The low voltage directive (2014/35/EU) covers health and safety risks on electrical equipment operating with an input or output voltage of between:
- 50 and 1000 V for alternating current
- 75 and 1500 V for direct current
It applies to a wide range of electrical equipment for both consumer and professional usage, such as:
- household appliances
- cables
- power supply units
- laser equipment
- certain components, e.g. fuses
EU legislation in the electrical sector is important to ensure that health and safety requirements are the same across Europe for products placed on the market.
The appointment of an EU Authorised Representative (EC REP) while not mandatory for Low Voltage manufacturers located outside the EU 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 Low Voltage 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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