Power adapters and mobile chargers are mains-connected products, so electrical safety, EMC and (in several markets) energy-efficiency rules all apply. CE marking gives access to all 27 EU member states plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, but only after every EU law that applies to the product has been met and documented in a technical file.
To import and sell power adapters and chargers in the European Union you will typically need:
Each row links to our detailed guide for that scheme. “Conditional” means it depends on the model’s features, packaging or sales channel – we confirm this in the free applicability check.
| Certification | Why it applies to power adapters and chargers | Authority | Mark | Typical timeline | Local representative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVD 2014/35/EU & EMC Directive 2014/30/EU Mandatory |
Mains-powered adapters fall under the Low Voltage and EMC Directives. | Notified Bodies (EMC, optional) / self-declaration | CE | 3–6 weeks | Yes – EU economic operator |
| RoHS (2011/65/EU) & REACH (EC 1907/2006) Mandatory |
RoHS limits apply to all electronics, and cable PVC is a common REACH SVHC risk. | ECHA / national enforcement authorities | CE (RoHS) | 2–4 weeks (testing & documentation) | Depends – EU importer or Only Representative for REACH registration |
| CE Marking (EU Declaration of Conformity) Mandatory |
The EU Declaration of Conformity covers LVD, EMC, RoHS and the Ecodesign efficiency rules for external power supplies. | EU Commission / Notified Bodies / national market surveillance | CE | 3–8 weeks (self-declared routes) | Yes – EU economic operator for most products |
Exact standards and editions depend on the model and the scheme; we confirm the test plan before any sample is shipped.
Yes. Mains-powered adapters fall under the Low Voltage and EMC Directives. LVD covers electrical safety for 50–1000 V AC / 75–1500 V DC equipment; EMC covers emissions and immunity. Usually self-declared with accredited test reports.
The core requirements are LVD & EMC, RoHS & REACH, CE. The table above explains why each one applies.
Yes. Most CE-marked products need an EU-based economic operator (importer, authorised representative or fulfilment service provider) named on the product or packaging, and batteries need producer registration in each member state where they are sold. By scheme – LVD & EMC: Yes – EU economic operator; RoHS & REACH: Depends – EU importer or Only Representative for REACH registration; CE: Yes – EU economic operator for most products.
Typical timelines by scheme: LVD & EMC: 3–6 weeks; RoHS & REACH: 2–4 weeks (testing & documentation); CE: 3–8 weeks (self-declared routes). Schemes can run in parallel once samples and documents are ready. Send us your model details for a realistic plan.
Yes, if the reports cover the current harmonised EN standards. CB Scheme reports to IEC standards can be converted to the EN versions, and one well-planned test programme can also support UKCA and many Middle East and Asian markets.
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