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You manufacture smartwatches and fitness bands in South Korea. Under Art. 1(2)(d), your wearables require cybersecurity documentation for Art. 3(3)(e) — even if they only use Bluetooth. Your EU consultancy quotes ₩12,000,000 per model. REDCheck: €99.

Your company manufactures wearable radio equipment — smartwatches, fitness bands, health trackers. You sell in Europe via distributors in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Your EU consultancy quotes €9,000 per model (~₩12,600,000). You have 5 models = €45,000 (~₩63,000,000). Your department budget cannot absorb that without executive approval. REDCheck generates the 5 PDF documents for €99 per model. 5 models = €495 (~₩693,000). Within your discretionary budget. 30 minutes per model.

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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 for Korean wearable manufacturers: the numbers

Wearable radio equipment has a SEPARATE legal trigger under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30. Art. 1(2)(d) applies Art. 3(3)(e) to equipment worn on the body — internet connectivity is NOT required.

Art. 1(2)(d)
Wearable radio equipment — worn on any part of the body. Art. 3(3)(e) applies if personal data is processed. NO internet required.
₩12,600,000
Typical EU consultancy cost per model (~€9,000). 5 models = ₩63,000,000. REDCheck: €495 for 5 models.
5 documents
Product classification, technical documentation, risk assessment, EU declaration of conformity, simplified declaration + label

What REDCheck does with your wearable data

You enter your product specifications. REDCheck automatically identifies the wearable classification under Art. 1(2)(d).

1
Company details
Legal name, role (manufacturer, Art. 10), country (South Korea), EU importer or authorized representative.
2
Product classification
Smartwatch/fitness band worn on wrist → wearable under Art. 1(2)(d)(i). Processes personal data → Art. 3(3)(e). If also internet-connected → Art. 3(3)(d).
3
Cybersecurity assessment
EN 18031-2 (personal data) and, where applicable, EN 18031-1 (network).
4
Risk assessment
Implementation status per applicable requirement. Structured risk table.
5
EU Declaration of Conformity
Art. 18 + Annex VI. Must list applicable Art. 3(3) requirements.
6
Download ZIP
5 PDFs. Add to technical file. Retain 10 years (Art. 10(4)).

Three mistakes Korean wearable manufacturers make about EU cybersecurity

COMMON ERROR

"KC marking covers cybersecurity — EU requirements are similar"

KC marking covers electromagnetic compatibility and safety for the Korean market. It does not address EU cybersecurity requirements. Different legislation, different standards (EN 18031), different enforcement authorities.

COMMON ERROR

"Our fitness band only uses BLE — no internet, no cybersecurity"

For wearable radio equipment, Art. 1(2)(d) triggers Art. 3(3)(e) even WITHOUT internet connectivity. If your BLE-only fitness band processes personal data, Art. 3(3)(e) applies. The wearable classification is a SEPARATE trigger.

COMMON ERROR

"The cybersecurity certification department at HQ handles this"

Cybersecurity under Arts. 3(3)(d) and (e) is a NEW requirement. EN 18031 was published January 2025. Unless the team has already acquired EN 18031 and built structured documentation, they need external support.

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

🧾 EU CONSULTANCY (AMSTERDAM / MUNICH)
€9,000 (~₩12,600,000)
Per model. 4–8 weeks. 5 models = €45,000 (~₩63,000,000). Requires executive approval.
✓ REDCHECK
€99
5 documents. 30 min per model. 5 models = €495 (~₩693,000). Within discretionary budget.

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.

🇪🇺
Market withdrawal
Immediate

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

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Germany
€3,000–€30,000

Germany is the largest single EU market for Korean consumer electronics.

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Amazon and marketplace listing removal
Revenue loss

Wearables are a high-volume category on Amazon EU.

Alternatives

AlternativeCostWhat you get
EU consultancy (Amsterdam / Munich)€9,000/model (~₩12.6M)4–8 weeks. Requires executive approval.
Korean lab with EU expertise₩8,000,000–15,000,000/modelLimited availability. May not know EN 18031 wearable specifics.
Assemble yourself₩0 (your time)EN 18031: 600+ pages. Art. 1(2)(d) nuance easy to miss.
REDCheck€995 documents, 30 min, per model

Multiple wearable models?

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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 smartwatch connects to WiFi AND has BLE. Which articles apply?
Both. WiFi → Art. 3(3)(d) under Art. 1(1). Wearable processing personal data → Art. 3(3)(e) under Art. 1(2)(d). Both must be documented.
Can I handle this without going through our EU consultancy in Amsterdam?
Yes. REDCheck generates the same structured documentation under Art. 21 and Annex V for €99.
Do I need separate documentation for the Korean market (KC) and the EU market (CE)?
Yes. KC and CE are separate regulatory frameworks. The cybersecurity requirements under Arts. 3(3)(d) and (e) are specific to the EU.
Can I use Module A (self-declaration)?
Yes, if you fully apply EN 18031. Art. 17(3)(a) allows Module A.
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 wearables are worn on the body. Art. 3(3)(e) applies — even without internet. Generate the documentation in 30 minutes.

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

€99 per product
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