Wi-Fi routers are radio and network equipment at the same time, and a growing number of markets now add cybersecurity rules on top of radio, EMC and safety testing. 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 Wi-Fi routers 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 Wi-Fi routers | Authority | Mark | Typical timeline | Local representative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RED – Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU Mandatory |
Routers are radio equipment, and as internet-connected devices they must also meet the RED cybersecurity requirements (EN 18031-1) from 1 August 2025. | Notified Bodies / EU Commission | CE | 4–8 weeks | Yes – EU economic operator |
| RoHS (2011/65/EU) & REACH (EC 1907/2006) Mandatory |
RoHS substance limits and REACH SVHC duties apply to the router and its power supply. | 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 and CE mark cover every applicable law in one place. | 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. Routers are radio equipment, and as internet-connected devices they must also meet the RED cybersecurity requirements (EN 18031-1) from 1 August 2025. Covers radio, EMC and safety for all equipment that intentionally transmits or receives radio. Cybersecurity requirements (EN 18031 series) apply to internet-connected radio products from 1 August 2025.
The core requirements are RED, 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 – RED: 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: RED: 4–8 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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