Two main European Directives apply to electrical and electronic equipment with respect to health, safety and performance: the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive. They prescribe essential requirements, the voluntary use of standards, and the conformity assessment procedures to be applied.

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Key content

• Electrical Safety: Low Voltage Directive (LVD)

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Legislation: Directive 2004/108/EC

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive - Guidance