CE marking now (phasing out ?) to become Radio Equipment Directive (RE-D) what happens in UK ?

Hi Paul, 


Yes I think that you are right in the fact that CE will be down to change through local certification, even if it is at a wording level. However I think initially we will see very little change other that the regulation or certification number. Over time I think we will see a pull away from the CE regulation for something more suitable to the UK’s own specific needs. 

Again as you say, the problem then sits with who will be responsible for the changes to the regulations and certification, this is where I can see a grey area, you have on one hand the supply of the ‘blue book’ which will need to be produced by a technical body such as the IET, but this will also require input from the BSI much the same as the BS7671, but as specifically with EMC issues and RF interference you will then need input by Ofcom, who would also be required to police and issues, you could then question if it wasn’t the responsibility of Customs to monitor imported goods. 

In all honesty I personally can see changes made to the current regulations to benefit the country’s requirements, but in reality I do question if it will make any difference to the real world living. As specific problems like this cause a very big problem for a very small number, and those that are oblivious to is effects will still only look at the price of the equipment, and unless it is removed from the market this will not stop. 


on another note, yes I am active on air but not as much as I would like but will look you up when I get chance and see it we can get a contact. 


Matt 

73’s M1CID

Hi Paul, 


Yes I think that you are right in the fact that CE will be down to change through local certification, even if it is at a wording level. However I think initially we will see very little change other that the regulation or certification number. Over time I think we will see a pull away from the CE regulation for something more suitable to the UK’s own specific needs. 

Again as you say, the problem then sits with who will be responsible for the changes to the regulations and certification, this is where I can see a grey area, you have on one hand the supply of the ‘blue book’ which will need to be produced by a technical body such as the IET, but this will also require input from the BSI much the same as the BS7671, but as specifically with EMC issues and RF interference you will then need input by Ofcom, who would also be required to police and issues, you could then question if it wasn’t the responsibility of Customs to monitor imported goods. 

In all honesty I personally can see changes made to the current regulations to benefit the country’s requirements, but in reality I do question if it will make any difference to the real world living. As specific problems like this cause a very big problem for a very small number, and those that are oblivious to is effects will still only look at the price of the equipment, and unless it is removed from the market this will not stop. 


on another note, yes I am active on air but not as much as I would like but will look you up when I get chance and see it we can get a contact. 


Matt 

73’s M1CID