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Your EU importer in Hamburg, Rotterdam or Milan is asking for cybersecurity documentation for your radio equipment. They are not being difficult — they are legally required to ask under Art. 12(2) of Directive 2014/53/EU. The obligation to produce the documentation is yours as manufacturer.

You received an email from your European importer: 'We need cybersecurity technical documentation under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30.' Art. 12(2) requires importers to verify that the manufacturer has carried out the conformity assessment BEFORE placing the product on the market. If they sell without your documentation, THEY face penalties. If you don't provide it, they source from a manufacturer who does. REDCheck generates the 5 PDF documents. 30 minutes. €99 per product.

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Directive 2014/53/EU · Art. 3(3)(d)(e)(f) · Art. 21 + Annex V · Art. 18 + Annex VI · Art. 10(9) + Annex VII · Delegated Reg. (EU) 2022/30 · EN 18031-1, -2, -3

Why your EU importer is asking: the legal basis

The EU Radio Equipment Directive creates a chain of obligations. The manufacturer documents. The importer verifies. Neither can avoid their role.

Art. 10(3)
Manufacturer: draw up technical documentation (Art. 21) and carry out conformity assessment (Art. 17)
Art. 12(2)
Importer: before placing on market, verify that manufacturer has carried out conformity assessment and drawn up technical documentation
Art. 46
Penalties for non-compliance: effective, proportionate, dissuasive, including criminal penalties

What REDCheck does with your product data

You enter your product specifications. REDCheck structures the cybersecurity documentation requirement by requirement, following the EN 18031 categories.

1
Company details
Legal name, role under Directive 2014/53/EU, country, EU contact.
2
Product classification
Determines applicable requirements: Art. 3(3)(d), (e) and/or (f).
3
Cybersecurity assessment
EN 18031 categories: access control, authentication, secure comms, updates, vulnerability management.
4
Risk assessment
Structured risk table per applicable requirement.
5
EU Declaration of Conformity
Art. 18 + Annex VI. Basis for CE marking.
6
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5 PDFs. Add to technical file. Retain 10 years (Art. 10(4)).

Three mistakes US suppliers make when their EU importer asks for documentation

COMMON ERROR

"The importer is trying to shift costs to me"

Art. 12(2) requires the importer to verify documentation BEFORE placing products on the EU market. If the importer sells without verification and the product is non-compliant, the importer faces the same penalties. They are not shifting costs — they are fulfilling a legal obligation.

COMMON ERROR

"I'll send them our FCC certificate and internal quality docs"

FCC certification covers US radio frequency requirements. Internal quality documents may cover ISO processes. Neither satisfies Art. 21 and Annex V. The importer needs documentation specifically addressing Art. 3(3)(d), (e) and (f).

COMMON ERROR

"If they want documentation, they should produce it themselves"

Art. 10(3) places the documentation obligation on the manufacturer. Art. 11(1) explicitly excludes it from the authorized representative's mandate. The importer must VERIFY, not PRODUCE.

What's in the ZIP

5 PDF documents per product model. Each cites the exact article of Directive 2014/53/EU that it covers.

1

Product Classification

Art. 1, Del. Reg. (EU) 2022/30 + Art. 3(3), Dir. 2014/53/EU.

2

Cybersecurity Technical Documentation

Art. 21 + Annex V.

3

Risk Assessment

Arts. 3(3)(d) and (e).

4

EU Declaration of Conformity

Art. 18 + Annex VI.

5

Simplified Declaration + Label

Art. 10(9) + Annex VII.

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What you pay

🧾 LOSING THE EU IMPORTER
Revenue loss
Your importer sources from a competitor who provides documentation.
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€99
5 documents. 30 minutes. Send to your importer today.

Technical documentation and third-party testing: two layers

● LAYER 1

Cybersecurity technical documentation (Annex V)

5 PDF documents. 30 min. €99. Art. 21 prerequisite for any conformity route.

∅ LAYER 2

Conformity assessment by a Notified Body

If you fully apply EN 18031, self-declare via Module A (Annex II). If not, Art. 17(4) requires third-party involvement.

We do not sell testing. We do not sell consulting. We sell the tool that structures your cybersecurity documentation.

What happens without cybersecurity documentation

The Directive creates shared liability. The manufacturer who fails to document and the importer who fails to verify are both exposed.

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Importer liability (Art. 12)
Direct

Art. 12(2): must ensure conformity assessment done and documentation exists. Art. 12(7): if non-compliant, must take corrective action.

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Manufacturer liability (Art. 10)
Direct

Art. 10(11): must take corrective measures and inform authorities.

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Supply chain disruption
Permanent

If your importer cannot sell your product, they find a manufacturer who provides documentation. The relationship loss is permanent.

Alternatives

AlternativeCostWhat you get
Ignore the importer's request$0Importer sources from competitor. You lose the EU channel.
EU consultancy$5,000–15,000/model4-8 weeks. Custom report.
Send FCC certificate$0Importer rejects it. FCC ≠ CE cybersecurity.
REDCheck€995 documents, 30 min. Importer gets what Art. 12(2) requires.

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What REDCheck guarantees and what it does not

REDCheck generates a document structured under Art. 21 and Annex V of Directive 2014/53/EU based on the information you enter. The truthfulness, accuracy and completeness of that information is your responsibility as manufacturer of the radio equipment.

We guarantee that the document structure follows Art. 21 and Annex V of Directive 2014/53/EU and that the legal references cited are correct as of the latest verification date.

REDCheck is not legal advice. For specific situations, consult a lawyer or specialised regulatory consultancy.

Frequently asked questions

My importer says I must provide documentation. Can't they produce it?
No. Art. 10(3) requires the manufacturer to draw up technical documentation. Art. 11(1) explicitly excludes it from the authorized representative's mandate. The importer must verify — not produce.
What exactly does my EU importer need from me?
Art. 12(2) requires the importer to verify: conformity assessment carried out, technical documentation drawn up, CE marking affixed, product accompanied by EU declaration. REDCheck generates 5 of these elements.
We supply 3 different importers in the EU. Do they each need separate documentation?
The technical documentation is per product TYPE, not per importer. One set per product model suffices. Generate once and share with all EU importers.
What happens when the CRA replaces RED?
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 will be repealed from 11 December 2027.
Is it a subscription?
No. One-time payment. Each license includes a 30-day editing window and up to 10 regenerations. The 5 PDF documents you download are yours permanently.
Can I request a refund?
Under Art. 16(m) of Directive (EU) 2011/83 on consumer rights, by activating the license you give express consent to the immediate generation of the digital content, waiving the 14-day right of withdrawal. Refunds are accepted only for reproducible technical failures reported to hello@solidwaretools.com within 14 days of purchase.
What if the regulation changes?
If Directive 2014/53/EU, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 or the EN 18031 standards change during your license validity period, you can regenerate the documents with the updated version of the generator at no additional cost.
⚠️ Important notice: REDCheck is a documentary self-assessment tool, not legal advice or a third-party audit. The document is generated from the data you enter. The accuracy of the data is your responsibility under Art. 10(1) of Directive 2014/53/EU. REDCheck does not replace a conformity assessment by a Notified Body where required under Art. 17(4) of the Directive.

Your importer is waiting. The documentation is your obligation. Generate it in 30 minutes.

Five PDF documents. Art. 21 and Annex V fully structured. Directive 2014/53/EU. Your product data never leaves your computer.

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