When applying for EU CE certification for a wireless keyboard, you need to pay attention to a set of new rules effective as of 2025. Below, I will detail the core certification standards, test items, and specifically highlight key regulatory updates.
The CE certification for wireless keyboards mainly involves three directives. The table below summarizes their core requirements and key 2025 updates.
Beyond the points in the table, you need to pay special attention to the following changes:
1.Cybersecurity is Now Mandatory: For all devices with wireless connectivity, the cybersecurity clauses of the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) have been officially enforced since August 1, 2025. This means your wireless keyboard must demonstrate capabilities for network protection, data protection, and fraud prevention. These requirements can be assessed according to the published harmonized standard EN 18031 series.
2.Safety Standard Philosophy Revolution: The safety standard for keyboard CE certification has fully transitioned from the traditional EN 60950-1 to EN 62368-1:2023. The core difference between the old and new standards lies in the upgraded safety philosophy:
-Old Standard EN 60950-1: Based on the "hazard-prevention" principle, specifying concrete test methods (e.g., insulation distance ≥2mm).
-New Standard EN 62368-1: Adopts the more advanced "energy source-based" philosophy (ES1/ES2/ES3), prescribing protective measures according to energy levels, making it more flexible and adaptable to new technologies.
3.Stricter Chemical Environmental Requirements: The EU continues to upgrade controls on hazardous substances in products. The RoHS Directive has added 4 new restricted substances. Simultaneously, the REACH Regulation has stricter compliance documentation requirements for chemical registration and evaluation.
Detailed CE Certification Test Items:
Based on the directives above, testing for wireless keyboards mainly focuses on the following areas:
1.RED (Radio Frequency & Wireless Performance) Testing:
-RF Output Power, Power Spectral Density
-Occupied Channel Bandwidth, Frequency Range (e.g., 2.4GHz band)
-Spurious Emissions (Transmit state), Spurious Emissions (Receive state)
-Adaptive Frequency Selection (Mandatory 2025)
2.EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Testing:
-Emission Tests: Conducted disturbances, Radiated disturbances (30MHz-6GHz band).
-Immunity Tests: Electrostatic Discharge (±8kV contact discharge), Radiated RF electromagnetic field immunity, Electrical fast transient/burst immunity.
3.LVD (Electrical Safety) Testing:
-Electric Strength Test (e.g., 3000V AC/1min), Earth Continuity Resistance, Humidity Treatment.
-Fire hazards under normal and abnormal operating conditions.
-Accessible parts voltage, touch current and protective conductor current.
New Requirements: Contact temperature test (enclosure ≤55°C), fault condition tests, optical radiation safety assessment (mandatory for RGB keyboards).
Important Reminders:
1.About Certificate Validity: A common misconception is that CE certificates have a fixed validity period. In reality, the certification itself has no fixed term. However, its validity is based on the product design, relevant regulations, and standards remaining unchanged. Once the product undergoes major changes or standards are updated (e.g., transition from EN 60950-1 to EN 62368-1), re-evaluation or a new application is required.
2.Technical File Retention Period: The manufacturer must retain the complete technical documentation and Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for at least 10 years (usually required until 10 years after production ceases), for possible spot checks by EU market surveillance authorities at any time.
3.Consequences of Non-compliance: Products without CE certification or not conforming to new regulations face risks including customs detention, high fines (up to 4% of sales), mandatory recall, or even blacklisting.
We hope this guide, incorporating the latest 2025 policies, helps you clearly plan the CE certification path for your wireless keyboard. If you have more questions about selecting Bluetooth modules or addressing specific testing challenges (like cybersecurity assessment), BLUEASIA: +86 13534225140, will provide professional certification consulting services.
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