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Your WiFi smart scale measures weight, BMI and body fat percentage. It is a consumer wellness product, not a medical device under Regulation (EU) 2017/745. That means it is NOT exempt from the cybersecurity requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU. Art. 3(3)(d) and Art. 3(3)(e) both apply.

You manufacture a WiFi smart scale that syncs body composition data to a companion app. You assumed the medical device exemption in Art. 2(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 covers your product. It does not. The exemption applies only to products classified as medical devices under Regulation (EU) 2017/745 — your consumer scale is not one. Your scale connects to the internet (Art. 3(3)(d) applies) and processes personal data including body weight and body composition (Art. 3(3)(e) applies). REDCheck generates 5 PDF documents covering both requirements. 30 minutes. €99.

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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

The numbers

Not exempt
Art. 2(1) exempts medical devices under Reg. 2017/745. A consumer WiFi scale without a medical purpose is NOT a medical device — no exemption applies
2 requirements
Art. 3(3)(d) — internet-connected. Art. 3(3)(e) — processes personal data (body weight, BMI, body fat = personal data under GDPR Art. 4(1))
€99
One documentation package covers both Art. 3(3)(d) and (e). No separate assessments needed

What REDCheck does with your product data

You enter your product specifications. REDCheck structures the documentation requirement by requirement.

1
Company details
Legal name, role, country, EU contact.
2
Product classification
Determines applicable requirements.
3
Cybersecurity assessment
EN 18031 mapped requirements.
4
Risk assessment
Structured risk table.
5
EU Declaration of Conformity
Art. 18 + Annex VI.
6
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5 PDF documents. Retain 10 years.

Common mistakes

COMMON ERROR

"It measures health data — it must be a medical device"

A product is a medical device only if it has a specific intended medical purpose as defined in Art. 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/745: diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, prediction, prognosis, treatment or alleviation of disease. A consumer smart scale marketed for wellness does NOT have a medical purpose and is NOT a medical device. No medical device classification = no exemption from RED cybersecurity.

COMMON ERROR

"Body weight is not personal data"

Body weight linked to a user account (via the companion app) is personal data under Art. 4(1) of GDPR — it relates to an identified natural person. Body composition data (BMI, body fat percentage, muscle mass) is even more sensitive. Art. 1(2)(a) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 applies Art. 3(3)(e) to internet-connected radio equipment that processes personal data.

COMMON ERROR

"FCC covers our US scale for the EU market"

FCC Part 15 regulates radio frequency emissions. It does not address cybersecurity, personal data protection or network protection. The EU cybersecurity requirements of Art. 3(3)(d) and (e) are entirely separate.

What's in the ZIP

5 PDF documents per product model.

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 REGULATORY CONSULTANT — HEALTH-ADJACENT PRODUCT
$8,000–$12,000
Specialized in the medical vs. consumer classification question. 2–3 months.
✓ REDCHECK
€99
5 documents. 30 minutes. Classification confirms non-medical status and applicable requirements.

Two layers

● LAYER 1

Consumer wellness product — RED cybersecurity

Not a medical device. Art. 3(3)(d) and (e) apply. REDCheck generates 5 PDF documents. €99.

∅ LAYER 2

Medical device — Regulation (EU) 2017/745

If your scale IS classified as a medical device, the MDR exemption applies. In that case, you need MDR compliance, not RED cybersecurity. Use the free REDCheck checker to determine your classification.

What happens without cybersecurity documentation

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

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Dual regulatory exposure
RED + GDPR

A WiFi smart scale processing body data faces scrutiny from both market surveillance (RED) and data protection authorities (GDPR). Two regulatory systems, two enforcement tracks.

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Germany
€3,000–€30,000

Produktsicherheitsgesetz §19. Germany is the largest EU consumer electronics market.

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Amazon listing removal
Revenue loss

Amazon EU requires cybersecurity documentation for WiFi-connected consumer products.

Alternatives

AlternativeCostWhat you get
Health-tech regulatory consultant$8,000–12,0002–3 months. Classification + documentation.
Pursue medical device classification (MDR)$50,000+Wrong path if product is consumer wellness.
Assume exemption applies€0It doesn't. Non-compliance from day one.
REDCheck€995 documents, 30 min

Selling multiple smart wellness products in the EU?

Smart scale, fitness tracker, body composition analyzer — each model needs its own documentation. Professional Pack: €999 for 70 generations.

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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 know if my smart scale is a medical device or not?
The classification depends on the intended purpose, not the measurements. Art. 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 defines a medical device by its intended medical purpose: diagnosis, monitoring, treatment or alleviation of disease. If you market your scale for general wellness — not for diagnosing a medical condition — it is a consumer product, not a medical device.
My scale connects via WiFi AND Bluetooth. Which articles apply?
Art. 3(3)(d) applies because the scale communicates over the internet via WiFi. Art. 3(3)(e) applies because it is internet-connected and processes personal data. REDCheck identifies all applicable articles.
Our competitor says their scale is exempt because it's a 'wellness device.' Are they right?
There is no 'wellness device' exemption in Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30. Art. 2 lists specific exemptions: medical devices, in vitro diagnostics, civil aviation, vehicles and electronic road tolling. A consumer wellness product is fully subject to Art. 3(3)(d) and (e). Your competitor may be non-compliant.
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.

Not a medical device. Not exempt. Generate the cybersecurity documentation your smart scale needs in 30 minutes.

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

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