Electronics Compliance: Templates and Symbols

What is a technical file for electronics?

A technical file is the set of documents that shows your product meets EU law. For electronics, it includes a product description, drawings and circuit diagrams, the standards applied, test reports and a risk assessment. You keep it for 10 years after the last product is placed on the market and show it to market surveillance authorities on request. You do not send it to anyone in advance. The template covers all of this, plus a check of which laws apply to your product and a list of open items, so you can see at a glance what is still missing.

Which products is this template for?

The template is for electrical and electronic products sold to consumers in the EU, such as chargers and power adapters, household appliances, LED lighting, battery-powered devices and wireless products with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. It covers the Low Voltage Directive, the EMC Directive, the Radio Equipment Directive, RoHS, the Batteries Regulation and the General Product Safety Regulation. Toys and medical devices have their own requirements and are not covered.

Do I need a technical file if my supplier has test reports?

Yes. If you sell a product under your own brand, you are the manufacturer under EU law and you are responsible for the technical file. You can use your supplier’s test reports, but only if you can show that your product is the same as the tested model. The template includes a table to link your models to the supplier’s models, and a supplier declaration of product identity. Selling from outside the EU? Then you also need an economic operator in the EU. Check which products our EU Representative service covers.

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What Is a CE Declaration of Conformity for Electronics?

The EU Declaration of Conformity is the manufacturer's formal declaration that a product complies with the applicable EU harmonisation legislation. It identifies the product, manufacturer, applicable legislation and relevant standards used to demonstrate conformity.

When Is a Declaration of Conformity Required?

Electrical and electronic products subject to CE-marking legislation require an EU Declaration of Conformity before being placed on the EU market. Depending on the product, this may include requirements under the Low Voltage Directive, EMC Directive, Radio Equipment Directive or RoHS Directive.

What Should the Declaration Include?

The declaration should include the product identification, manufacturer details, a statement of sole responsibility, applicable EU legislation and relevant harmonised standards or other technical specifications. It must be signed by a person authorised to act on behalf of the manufacturer.

Need Us to Prepare It for You?

If you prefer not to prepare the declaration yourself, Westwood can prepare a product-specific CE Declaration of Conformity based on your product information, applicable legislation, standards and supporting compliance documentation.

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Download the CE Declaration of Conformity template for electronics below in Word or PDF format.

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This template is provided as a starting point and must be completed and adapted to your specific product, applicable EU legislation, standards and supporting conformity documentation.

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