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Your VP wants to know how much RED cybersecurity documentation costs. The answer depends on whether you use a consultancy at $15,000 per model — or a tool at €99.

You manage compliance for a US manufacturer selling WiFi products in Europe. Your European consultancy quotes €7,000–€15,000 per model. You have 3 models. That’s €21,000–€45,000. Your VP says: 'Find a cheaper way.' REDCheck generates the same 5 PDF documents — citing the same articles, the same Annex V structure, the same EN 18031 categories. 30 minutes per model. €99 per product (~$108). 3 models = €297 (~$324). Same legal structure. 99% cost reduction. Download the sample dossier and compare.

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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

RED cybersecurity documentation cost: the full comparison

The cost varies by provider. The legal requirements are identical — Art. 21 and Annex V do not change based on who prepares the documentation.

$5,500–$11,000
European Notified Body or test lab. Per model. 3–6 months queue.
$8,000–$20,000
EU or US cybersecurity consultancy. Custom report. Weeks of wait.
€99 (~$108)
REDCheck. 5 documents. 30 minutes. Same Art. 21 + Annex V structure.

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
Download ZIP
5 PDFs. Add to technical file. Retain 10 years (Art. 10(4)).

Three cost assumptions that inflate your RED cybersecurity budget

COMMON MISTAKE

"Cheaper documentation means lower quality"

Art. 21 and Annex V define what technical documentation must contain. The content requirements are the same regardless of whether you pay €99 or €15,000. REDCheck structures the documentation requirement by requirement, citing the same articles and EN 18031 categories. Download the sample to verify.

COMMON MISTAKE

"We need a Notified Body to produce the documentation"

Documentation and conformity assessment are two separate steps. Documentation (Layer 1) is what Art. 21 requires. Conformity assessment (Layer 2) determines whether you need a Notified Body — and only if you don’t fully apply EN 18031 (Art. 17(4)). REDCheck does Layer 1.

COMMON MISTAKE

"Our consultancy’s documentation is legally superior"

There is no legal concept of 'superior' documentation. Art. 21 requires documentation to contain 'all relevant data or details of the means used by the manufacturer.' The content requirements are in Annex V. If both documents meet Annex V, they are equally compliant.

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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Generated from your data, in your browser. No product data leaves your computer.

What you pay

🧾 CONSULTANCY (EU OR US)
$8,000–$20,000
Per model. 3–6 months. 3 models = $24,000–$60,000.
✓ REDCHECK
€99 (~$108)
5 documents. 30 min per model. 3 models = €297 (~$324).

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

Art. 46 of Directive 2014/53/EU requires effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties.

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Market withdrawal
Immediate

Arts. 40(1), 40(4) and 43.

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Germany — fines
€3,000–€30,000

Produktsicherheitsgesetz §19-20.

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Revenue impact
Strategic

The cost of losing EU market access exceeds any compliance budget.

Alternatives

AlternativeCostWhat you get
European Notified Body$5,500–$11,000/model3–6 months. Full assessment.
EU cybersecurity consultancy€7,000–€15,000/model4–8 weeks. Custom report.
US compliance consultant$8,000–$20,000/model4–12 weeks. May lack EN 18031 depth.
Internal team$0 (staff time)Weeks–months. EN 18031: 600+ pages.
REDCheck€99 (~$108)5 PDFs. 30 min. Same Art. 21 + Annex V. €99.

Documenting multiple product models?

Professional Pack: €999 for 70 generations. Cost per model: €14.27.

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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

How do I justify a €99 tool to my VP when we’ve been paying €15,000 per model?
Both produce documentation under Art. 21 and Annex V. The consultancy writes manually over weeks. REDCheck generates in 30 minutes. Download the sample and compare side by side.
Does the €99 price include everything, or are there hidden costs?
€99 is a one-time payment per product model. 5 PDFs in a ZIP. 10 regenerations. 30-day editing window. No subscription. No recurring fees. Professional Pack: €999 for 70 models.
Can I use REDCheck for Layer 1 and then go to a Notified Body for Layer 2 if needed?
Yes. REDCheck generates the documentation that Art. 21 requires before any conformity route. If you need third-party assessment (Art. 17(4)), the Notified Body will request this documentation as input.
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.

Same articles. Same annex. Same EN 18031 categories. €99 instead of $15,000. Generate your documentation now.

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

€99 per product (~$108)
One-time payment · No subscription · 30 minutes · 10 regenerations · 30-day editing window · Professional Pack: €999
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