LVD Compliance for Electronics from China
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The Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) applies to electronics operating between 50–1000 V AC or 75–1500 V DC, and it's one of the three directives — alongside EMC and RED — that a mains-powered device needs before it can carry CE marking for the EU. When you import from China, LVD compliance hinges on the technical file: schematics, the relevant EN 62368-1 or EN 60335 test report, and a Declaration of Conformity. Many Chinese factories self-declare without the underlying safety test, which is where most border holds originate.
LVD is self-declaration, but 'self-declared' still requires real safety testing (creepage/clearance, insulation, temperature rise) documented in the technical file. We verify the test report matches the actual BOM and that the standard cited (e.g. EN 62368-1) is current, not a withdrawn edition.
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FAQ
Which products fall under the LVD?
Equipment operating at 50–1000 V AC or 75–1500 V DC — so mains-powered electronics, power supplies, and chargers. USB-powered or battery-only low-voltage devices usually fall outside LVD scope.
Does LVD require a third-party lab?
No, LVD is self-declaration, but you still need a valid safety test report (EN 62368-1 for IT/AV gear) in the technical file. A factory that can't produce the underlying report has not actually demonstrated conformity.
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