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Radio Equipment Regulations
Equipment that intentionally transmits or receives radio waves for communication or radio determination must comply with Radio Equipment Regulations, including IoT devices, WiFi equipment, and Bluetooth products.
UK-wide
Guide summary
Check if your wireless products like WiFi routers or Bluetooth devices follow Radio Equipment Regulations. Ensure they meet safety and cybersecurity rules by 1 August 2025. Prepare technical documents and register with Ofcom if needed.
- Check if your product uses radio waves (WiFi, Bluetooth, drones)
- Meet safety, EMC, and spectrum rules
- Add cybersecurity by 1 August 2025
- Prepare technical documents and test reports
- Register with Ofcom for licensed spectrum
- Follow PSTI Act rules for internet products
- Medical and aviation devices are exempt
- Northern Ireland follows EU rules
- GB accepts CE-marked equipment
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Products in scope
- WiFi routers, access points, and adapters
- Bluetooth devices (headphones, speakers, wearables)
- Mobile phones and tablets with cellular connectivity
- IoT devices with wireless connectivity
- RFID equipment
- Drones with radio control or telemetry
Essential requirements
- Health and safety (protection of persons from electromagnetic fields)
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
- Efficient use of radio spectrum
From August 2025
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1
Determine if regulations apply
Determine if your product falls under the Radio Equipment Regulations
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2
Apply conformity assessment
Apply appropriate conformity assessment procedure (self-declaration for most products)
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3
Ensure essential requirements met
Ensure product meets essential requirements for safety, EMC, and spectrum use
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4
Prepare technical documentation
Prepare technical documentation including test reports
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5
Register with Ofcom
Register product with Ofcom spectrum management if using licensed spectrum
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6
Plan for cybersecurity requirements
Plan for new cybersecurity requirements effective August 2025