A New Framework for the EU EMC Directive The European Union New Legislative Framework and New EMC Directive

Changes in the European Union legislative process over the past decade have resulted in common sets of definitions, requirements, roles and responsibilities that are finding their way into EU Directive updates. These changes have shaped the new EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, helping to better ensure that products within the scope of this directive are compliant prior to being placed into EU market countries, and remain in compliance throughout their life cycle. This new directive will fully repeal and replace the previous EMC Directive 2004/108/EC on April 20, 2016, at which time all products entering the EU will be required to meet the new 2014/30/EU criteria.