2017.05.30

Radio Equipment Directive

The RE Directive replaces the R&TTE Directive (Directive 1999/5/EC).

The directive was incorporated into Swedish law by:
Radio Equipment Act (SFS 2016:392)
Radio Equipment Ordinance (SFS 2016:394)
Regulations on requirements etc. for radio equipment (PTSFS 2016:5)

Application area:
Includes radio and television sets
Covers radio equipment transmitting on frequencies below 9 kHz
Does not include fixed terminal equipment (it is covered by the EMC and LVD directives)
Clarifies that radar (radio determination equipment) is covered

Read more about RED.