EN 18031 Standards, Test Items & Product Scope

2026-04-16

This article clarifies standard numbering, structure and product applicability.

1. Full Standard Identifiers

·EN 18031‑1:2024 – Internet‑connected radio equipment

·EN 18031‑2:2024 – Data‑processing radio equipment

·EN 18031‑3:2024 – Payment‑enabled internet‑connected radio equipment

Published Aug 2024; added to OJ Jan 2025; mandatory Aug 2025.

2. Product Coverage

·EN 18031‑1: Phones, TVs, routers, IoT sensors, IVI, EV chargers

·EN 18031‑2: Wearables, kids’ watches, cameras, trackers

·EN 18031‑3: POS terminals, NFC payment devices, crypto wallets

3. Scope Judgement Rules

·Does it connect (directly/indirectly) to the Internet?

·Does it process personal data?

·Does it handle monetary transactions?

4. Formal Writing Standard

In DoC and tech files, use full numbers:EN 18031‑1:2024, EN 18031‑2:2024

EN 303 645 is not equivalent and cannot replace EN 18031.

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