GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / August 08, 2025 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 115.25, summarizing the European Union’s reinforcement of security requirements under the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) for connected devices.

Articles 3.3 (d), (e) and (f) of RED will come into force on August 1, 2025, and apply to internet-connected devices, as well as equipment that processes personal data and financial information.

Under RED Article 17, a Notified Body is required if harmonized standards are not applied or are only partially applied. While European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) standards EN18031-1, -2 and -3 have been published in the Official Journal of the EU, they include restrictions that may not apply to all products. As a result, self-declaration may still be possible. Manufacturers must carry out due diligence, apply the appropriate standards and involve a Notified Body where necessary to ensure compliance before placing products on the market.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed of regulatory develop that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 115.25 also includes further information on which types of devices will be affected by the implementation of Articles 3.3 (d), 3.3 (e) and 3.3 (f) of RED.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 115.25 for more details.

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SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full EU Enforces Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Articles 3.3(d), (e) and (f) for Cybersecurity SafeGuardS.

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Dustin Oaks

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Alex Rubert

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