The 1999/5/EC Directive has been implemented for many years, and many places cannot satisfy existing products. In fact, the EU had already begun drafting a new directive in 2007, but the progress was not so fast, so it submitted another draft to the European Commission in 2011. Finally, on May 22, 2014, the EU officially announced a new version of the Wireless Equipment Directive RED2014/53/EU. The directive was written based on the EU’s new CE Framework Resolution 768/2008/EC. RED2014/53/EU replaces the original EU Wireless Equipment Directive RTTE-D1999/5/EC.

There will be a two-year transition period since the EU officially announced the new directive and came into effect. Starting from June 13, 2016, the original RTTE Directive 1999/5/EC will be repealed, and products that have been evaluated according to the old directive can continue to be sold until June 13, 2017. After June 13, 2017, only wireless devices evaluated in accordance with the new RED2014/53/EU will be allowed on the EU market. The purpose of the new directive is to clarify the scope of spectrum use, improve the effectiveness of spectrum use, and make it easier for member states to implement regulations and conduct market monitoring.

Before wireless products can be legally sold in EU countries, they must undergo tests in accordance with the RED Directive and obtain approval and must also have a CE-mark. Wireless remote control products must comply with the requirements of RED Directive RED2014/53/EU.