Effective August 1, 2025, the new CE RED cybersecurity mandate is enforced. All connected radio equipment entering the EU must pass cybersecurity assessment in addition to RF, EMC and safety.

Established under EU 2022/30 (Radio Equipment Directive) and supported by EN 18031 standards, this regulation addresses IoT security risks.

I. What Does CE RED Cybersecurity Test?

1. EN 18031-1: Network Protection

·Access control: No default/weak passwords

·Secure communication: TLS 1.2+

·Signed and resilient firmware updates

·Vulnerability management

2. EN 18031-2: Personal Data Protection

·Data minimization

·Explicit user consent

·Encrypted storage/transmission

·Transparent privacy policies

3. EN 18031-3: Anti-Financial Fraud

For payment devices (POS, crypto wallets, NFC payment wearables):

·Transaction integrity

·User confirmation (PIN/biometrics)

·Secure key storage (HSM/TEE)

  II. Certification Route

·Self-Declaration (Module A): Most products meeting password, update and parental control rules.

·Notified Body (NB) Certification: Mandatory if default passwords exist, weak parental controls, or insufficient update security (8–12 weeks).

  III. Full Process

1.Gap analysis (1–2 weeks)

2.Technical documentation (2–4 weeks: security architecture, threat model, update policy)

3.Lab testing (2–4 weeks: firmware analysis, penetration testing, protocol audit)

4.Review & DoC/NB certification (1–2 weeks)

5.Ongoing compliance and market surveillance

  IV. Consequences of Non-Compliance

·Detention at customs, platform removal

·Fines up to 4% of global annual turnover

·Product recall and reputational damage

CE RED cybersecurity is mandatory for EU-connected wireless devices from August 1, 2025.Contact BLUEASIA Testing & Certification Consultant: +86 13534225140