Radio Equipment Compliance for China Imports
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Radio equipment — anything with an intentional transmitter, from BLE modules to Wi-Fi and LoRa devices — triggers extra regulatory scrutuny when imported. For the UK market post-Brexit, radio products fall under the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (RER 2017) and need UKCA marking, which now stands separate from CE. The trap for buyers is assuming a CE-marked radio product from China automatically satisfies the UK; the underlying standards overlap, but the conformity route and marking are distinct.
When you import radio equipment, the transmitter is what pulls the product into directives like RER 2017 (UK) and the RED (EU), driving RF, EMC, and safety testing. We confirm the device holds the right marking and test reports for your target market, since a radio that's compliant in the EU is not automatically compliant in the UK.
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FAQ
Does a CE-marked radio product cover the UK market?
Not on its own. Post-Brexit, radio equipment needs UKCA marking under the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The test standards largely overlap with the EU RED, but the marking and conformity declaration are separate.
What testing does radio equipment from China require?
Intentional transmitters need RF/radio testing plus EMC and electrical safety, against the relevant standards for your market (RER 2017 for UK, RED for EU). Request the full test report set, not just a certificate of conformity.
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