EC Seeks Changes to Radio and Telecom Terminal Equipment Directive
The European Commission wants to update radio equipment laws to ensure manufacturers and importers comply with rules on interference avoidance, it said Oct. 17. The radio and telecommunications terminal equipment industry is “one of the few hi-tech sectors where the…
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EU is a global leader,” and producers need more confidence that the sector can continue its successful growth, said Industry and Entrepreneurship Commissioner Antonio Tajani. The EC proposed to: (1) Strengthen compliance, so consumers have access to radio products that operate without interference. For instance, it said, market surveillance and customs officers could carry out better checks on the safety of products using more effective tools. (2) Clarify the legislation to spell out the obligations of manufacturers and importers. (3) Simplify the directive by cutting down on red tape. The proposal would also introduce several new provisions, such as ensuring that software can only be used with radio equipment after the compliance of that particular combination of software and equipment has been shown; and requiring interoperability with accessories such as chargers. Changes to the directive need approval from the Council of Ministers and European Parliament.