Electromagnetic Compatibility
The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC, which is implemented into UK law by the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2006, applies to most electrical and electronic apparatus.
Subject area
The Directive applies to most electrical and electronic apparatus, that is, finished products and systems that include electrical and electronic equipment. Its intention is to remove barriers to trade within the European Economic Area whilst ensuring that the electromagnetic disturbance generated by apparatus does not exceed a level allowing radio and telecommunications equipment and other apparatus to operate as intended, and that apparatus has an adequate level of intrinsic immunity to electromagnetic disturbance to enable it to operate as intended.
The EMC Directive 2004/108/EC was adopted on 15 December 2004 and published in the Official Journal on 6 January 2005. It replaces and repeals Directive 89/336/EC.
Directive 2004/108/EC was transposed into UK Law by the EMC Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/3418), which came into force on 20 July 2007 These Regulations replaced and repealed the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2005.
The Regulations require that all electrical and electronic apparatus marketed in the UK, including imports, satisfy the requirements of the EMC Directive. The Regulations implement a separate regime for Fixed Installations.
Intention of legislation
To remove barriers to trade and ensure open means of access by Member States to Community markets.
Latest developments
We have published guidance on specific issues of interpretation in the EMC Regulations 2006 to assist manufacturers and suppliers of electronic and electrical equipment to understand the effect of the Regulations.
Notified Bodies
A list of Notified Bodies accredited under EMC can be found by following this link to the European Commission's NANDO (New Approach Notified and Designated Organisations) Information System.
The list can be sorted by country or by Notified Body name by clicking on the column headings. The contact details, accreditation information and information on the Directive modules for which the organisation is notified can be found by clicking on the Notified Body name. Please note that UK based companies are not restricted to using UK Notified Bodies.
CAUTION:
The Department is aware of cases where organisations claim (or appear to claim) to be notified bodies authorised to carry out conformity assessment and certification when they actually hold no such appointment. Please see further information in the attached
warning note (DOC, 42 Kb) .
Guidance and further information
Contact
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