Who signs the EU Declaration of Conformity for non-EU makers
Who signs the EU Declaration of Conformity: the manufacturer or its EU Authorized Representative? Rules per act, template fields, languages, storage.
EU compliance for electronics and electrical equipment
Most electrical products need CE marking under the Low Voltage, EMC and RoHS rules, and a business in the EU that holds your documents. We take that role within the agreed scope and mandate. With Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth or another radio function, the Radio Equipment Directive takes the place of the Low Voltage and EMC rules.
- Low Voltage DirectiveDirective 2014/35/EU
- EMC DirectiveDirective 2014/30/EU
- RoHS DirectiveDirective 2011/65/EU
- Market Surveillance RegulationRegulation (EU) 2019/1020
- General Product Safety RegulationRegulation (EU) 2023/988
- WEEE DirectiveDirective 2012/19/EU
- Energy Labelling RegulationRegulation (EU) 2017/1369
- Common Charger DirectiveDirective (EU) 2022/2380
- Cyber Resilience ActRegulation (EU) 2024/2847Applies from 11 December 2027
Three key facts on electronics
CE
Self-declared
LVD, EMC and RoHS use internal production control: no notified body, but a technical file and test evidence.
10 years
Documents on file
Declaration of conformity and technical documentation stay available to authorities for 10 years.
11%
Of Safety Gate alerts
Electrical appliances were the third most notified product category in the EU in 2025.
Who does what
Electrical products under the LVD, EMC or RoHS need a business in the EU that holds the documents (Art. 4 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020).
You, the manufacturer
- Design, testing and risk assessment
- Technical file and EU declaration of conformity
- CE marking, labels and instructions
- Corrective action if a risk appears
Written mandate
Representa, your EU Authorized Representative
- Keeps declaration and technical file available for 10 years
- Answers requests from market surveillance authorities
- Passes on information about risks and corrective action
- Our name and address on product, packaging or documents
Deadlines ahead
The next dates from the rules on this page.
Reporting of actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents
Cyber Resilience Act
2 October 2026
All Cyber Resilience Act requirements apply
Cyber Resilience Act
How we help
EU Authorized Representative
We act as your EU Authorized Representative and keep your CE documents ready for authorities.
CE marking support
We identify the directives that apply and review your technical file and declaration.
Compliance verification
We check documents, labels and packaging before your products ship.
Need an authorized representative for WEEE, batteries or packaging in an EU country? These roles are part of our representation services.
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- 01Classification
- 02Documentation
- 03Representative
- 04Labeling
- 05Ongoing compliance
Electronics: frequently asked questions
Do I need an EU Authorized Representative to sell electronics in the EU?
You need a business in the EU that holds your declaration of conformity and cooperates with authorities: an importer, an authorized representative or a fulfilment service provider. Without an EU importer, an authorized representative is the usual route.
Is CE marking for electronics a self-declaration?
For the LVD, EMC and RoHS, yes: internal production control without a notified body. You still need a technical file, test evidence and a signed declaration of conformity.
Do I need WEEE registration in every EU country?
In every EU country where you place equipment on the market, because registration is national. Distance sellers from another EU country appoint an authorized representative there, and Germany requires one from every producer without a German establishment.
Do laptops need USB-C in the EU?
Yes, if the laptop has a radio function such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and is charged by cable. Laptops placed on the market since 28 April 2026 need a USB-C charging port, like phones, tablets and cameras since 28 December 2024.
Who registers my product in EPREL?
The supplier: the EU manufacturer, the importer or the authorized representative, before the first unit is placed on the market.
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Why companies choose Representa GmbH
Representa secured our EU Authorized Representative appointment within 48 hours, saving our shipment from costly delay.
U.S. electronic device manufacturerEU Authorized Representative They turned the CE Marking process into clear, actionable steps, helping us meet our launch timeline and pass compliance the first time.
Canadian consumer electronics companyCE marking Thanks to Representa, our products became fully GPSR-compliant well before the deadline, ensuring uninterrupted marketplace sales.
Asian consumer and healthcare exporterGPSR Responsible Person Our beauty cosmetics line faced labeling issues, but Representa's quick review and precise updates got us approved without delay.
Global beauty, fashion and cosmetics brandCompliance consulting The onboarding was fast and transparent. Representa made EU compliance simple and gave us confidence to expand across Europe.
Canadian industrial equipment supplier We were unsure how to manage new GPSR rules. Representa guided us step by step, keeping us fully compliant and avoiding delays.
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