Using outdated standards, missing tests, or misclassifying products leads directly to certification failure and customs detention.

I. 2026 Latest Valid DAB+ Standards

All DAB+ devices are based on ETSI EN 300 401 (V2.1.1). Additional regional standards apply:

·EU: RED Directive 2014/53/EU + EN 301 489 + EN 302 401 (cybersecurity)

·UK: BS EN 300 401 under UKCA

·Australia: AS/CAS 042:2026

·UAE: UAE.S 5021:2018

·Saudi Arabia: SASO-2938

  II. 2026 Mandatory Test Items

All DAB+ Products

·RF performance: sensitivity, frequency accuracy, selectivity, spurious emissions

·HE‑AAC v2 audio decoding

·EMC testing

·Basic function: tuning, RDS/EWS emergency broadcast

Smart DAB+ Devices (Wi‑Fi / Bluetooth)

·Cybersecurity assessment (EU mandatory 2026)

·IPv6 support

·Power consumption

Automotive DAB+ Head Units

·Thermal cycling, vibration, wide voltage

·Emergency broadcast ASA response

·Vehicle EMC environment

DAB+ Transmitters & Repeaters

·Power linearity and control

·Long‑term stability

  III. Products Requiring DAB+ Certification (2026)

Mandatory if the product supports DAB+ reception or transmission:

·Home & portable DAB+ radios

·DAB+ smart speakers & hi‑fi systems

·Car infotainment & navigation

·New: DAB+ wearable devices (2026)

·DAB+ transmitters and repeaters

Exempt:

·AM/FM radios without DAB+

·Pure Bluetooth / wired audio

·Industrial non‑public audio equipment

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