The cost of wireless keyboard CE certification is indeed not a fixed number. To help you quickly grasp the core aspects, the table below summarizes the key cost components and influencing factors as of 2025.
Beyond the table summary, the following points help you understand more deeply where the money is spent and how to plan your budget more wisely.
1.Understand the Directive-based Cost Composition
A wireless keyboard needs to simultaneously meet the requirements of the RED (Wireless Equipment), EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility), and LVD (Low Voltage) directives. Among these, testing for the RED directive is the primary cost driver. If your keyboard uses an AC adapter or has complex RGB lighting systems, LVD safety testing requirements will be stricter, potentially adding to the cost.
2.Pay Attention to 2025 Cybersecurity New Regulations
Since August 1, 2025, the EU has mandatorily enforced the EN 18031 series cybersecurity standards under the RED directive for wireless equipment. This means your wireless keyboard needs to demonstrate capabilities like data protection and fraud prevention. When selecting a certification body, ensure it already possesses the testing capabilities to address these new regulations, as this may impact the overall cost.
3.Choose Certification Bodies Rationally
Certificates from internationally renowned bodies have high authority and broad market recognition, but their fees are typically 30%-50% higher than domestic accredited laboratories. For standard products like wireless keyboards, choosing a reputable domestic laboratory is usually more cost-effective, but be sure to verify that it holds the corresponding EU-recognized qualifications.
Strategies for Optimizing the Overall CE Budget:
There are some "hidden" costs and optimizable strategies in the certification process. Understanding them in advance can help you better control total expenditure.
1.Reserve Budget for Modifications and Additional Fees
The first-time pass rate is not 100%. If the product requires circuit modifications (e.g., adding shielding) and retesting, it could incur additional costs of 10,000 - 30,000 RMB. Furthermore, if the project timeline is tight, expedited services usually require an additional 20%-30% of the base fee.
2.Practical Tips for Cost Optimization
-Prepare in Advance: Consider certification requirements during the product design phase. Prioritizing the use of pre-certified modules can avoid major subsequent modifications at the source.
-Complete Documentation: Preparing complete and standardized technical documentation (e.g., circuit diagrams, manuals) yourself can reduce the service workload for the certification body in this area, potentially lowering some costs.
-Compare Multiple Quotes: Provide detailed product information to different bodies for customized quotes and carefully confirm the scope of services included in the quote to avoid unexpected add-ons later.
We hope this guide, combining the latest 2025 policy and cost analysis, helps you clearly plan the budget for wireless keyboard CE certification. If you can share more specific keyboard features (e.g., support for Bluetooth 5.0+, multi-device switching, RGB backlight), BLUEASIA: +86 13534225140, will provide professional certification consulting services.
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