Understanding the costs of EU CE-RED certification is a crucial step for product entry into the European market. Below, I have compiled the latest cost information as of October 2025, including core factors affecting costs, fee ranges for different products, and practical cost optimization suggestions, hoping to assist your budget planning.

Core Factors Influencing CE-RED Certification Costs:

CE-RED certification costs are not fixed and are primarily influenced by:

1.Product Complexity: Devices with single functions (e.g., Bluetooth only) have lower costs; devices supporting multiple bands (e.g., Wi-Fi + Bluetooth + 4G/5G) and high power require more test items, increasing costs.

2.Test Items: Basic Radio Frequency (RF) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) tests are core. If the product involves personal safety, SAR assessment (Specific Absorption Rate, for body-worn devices) or additional Electrical Safety (LVD) tests may be needed, adding cost.

3.Certification Body Choice:

·Ordinary Laboratory: Relatively lower cost, suitable for standard products.

·EU Notified Body (NB): Higher authority, significantly increased cost. Primarily required for high-risk or complex devices mandated by regulations, like drones, professional radio equipment. Choosing internationally renowned bodies (e.g., TÜV, SGS) is typically more expensive than smaller labs.

  CE-RED Certification Cost Overview:

To give you a clearer idea of costs for different products, the table below summarizes estimated certification cost ranges for typical wireless products in 2025.

Product Type                                                                           Cost Range (RMB)               Key Testing Focus Explanation

Simple Wireless Devices (e.g., Bluetooth headset, speaker)     15,000 - 30,000            Basic RF performance, EMC testing. Some very simple devices might cost as low as 3,000-6,000 RMB.

Medium Complexity Devices (e.g., Wi-Fi router)                      30,000 - 80,000             Multi-band testing (2.4GHz/5GHz), EMC, and Electrical Safety (LVD) testing.

High Complexity Devices (e.g., 4G/5G IoT terminal)              50,000 - 120,000            Cellular protocol testing, SAR assessment, multi-band testing, and security evaluation.

  Certification Cost Composition and Other Potential Costs:

Beyond the direct testing-related fees, the entire process involves other costs:

·Technical Documentation & Service Fees: Including technical file preparation (e.g., circuit diagrams, user manual translation), drafting Declaration of Conformity, etc., costing approximately 5,000 - 15,000 RMB.

·EU Authorized Representative: If your company is outside the EU, you must appoint an EU Authorized Representative, typically costing 8,000 - 20,000 RMB per year.

·Other Additional Fees:

Expedited Service: Can increase costs by 30%-50%.

Factory Audit: For high-risk devices, a factory inspection might be required, costing approx. 20,000 - 50,000 RMB per audit.

Annual Maintenance: Services like the EU Authorized Representative usually involve annual fees.

  Practical Suggestions for Optimizing Certification Costs:

·Conduct Preliminary Product Evaluation: Before formal submission, conduct pre-testing or GAP analysis to identify and resolve potential issues early, avoiding repeat rectification costs from test failures.

·Choose the Right Certification Body: For conventional wireless products, selecting domestic labs with CNAS accreditation can control costs. If an NB is required, budget accordingly.

·Utilize Modular Certification: If your product uses a wireless module already certified for CE-RED, it can significantly simplify the final product certification process, reducing testing costs and time.

·Explore Policy Subsidies:** SMEs can explore and apply for local subsidies like "International Market Development Funds," potentially covering up to 30,000 RMB in testing fees.

  Certification Timeline Reference:

·Standard Process:Typically takes 4-8 weeks. Complex products may extend to 12 weeks.

·Expedited Service:Can shorten to 2-3 weeks, but requires paying extra expedited fees.

We hope this information helps you better plan your CE-RED certification budget. If you can share your product's specific type and functions (e.g., simple Bluetooth device or multi-band smart terminal), BLUEASIA Tech: 13632500972 will provide professional certification consulting services!