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Your German importer is asking for cybersecurity documentation under RED. A European consultancy quotes €10,000 per model. With the lira where it is, that is not an option. The documentation is your obligation as manufacturer under Art. 10.

You manufacture consumer electronics in Turkey and export to the EU — Germany, France, the Netherlands. Your importer in Cologne has forwarded a request. A consultancy in Munich quotes €5,000–10,000 per model. At 6% margins and a weakened lira, that cost breaks the model. 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

Cybersecurity documentation for Turkish manufacturers: the numbers

Turkey is NOT in the EU — Customs Union does not cover RED cybersecurity. Your products are treated as third-country imports under Art. 12.

1 Aug 2025
Application date — mandatory
5 documents
Product classification, technical documentation, risk assessment, EU declaration of conformity, simplified declaration + label
€5,000–10,000
Typical European consultancy cost per model. REDCheck: €99

What REDCheck does with your product data

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

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 mistakes Turkish manufacturers make about RED cybersecurity

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COMMON ERROR

"Turkey is in the Customs Union — we don't need separate documentation"

The Customs Union covers tariffs on industrial goods. It does NOT transfer CE marking obligations. Your products enter the EU as third-country imports.

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COMMON ERROR

"We already have CE marking — cybersecurity is covered"

CE for EMC and safety does not cover Art. 3(3)(d) and (e). SEPARATE obligations activated from 1 August 2025.

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COMMON ERROR

"My importer in Germany takes care of compliance"

Art. 10(1) and 10(3): obligation is on the manufacturer. The importer must VERIFY — not produce.

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.

Look before you buy — Download sample dossier (PDF, fictitious product)

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

What you pay

🧾 EU CONSULTANCY / LAB
€5,000–10,000
Per model. Weeks. 8 models = €40,000–80,000.
✓ REDCHECK
€99
5 documents. 30 min per model. 8 models = €792.

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
€3,000–€30,000

Primary destination for Turkish electronics exports to the EU.

🛒
Marketplace listing removal
Revenue loss

Missing documentation = suspension.

Alternatives

AlternativeCostWhat you get
EU consultancy€5,000–10,000/modelWeeks.
Local Turkish labVariableMay not have EN 18031 expertise.
Assemble yourself€0 (your time)EN 18031: 600+ pages.
REDCheck€995 documents, 30 min, per model

Manufacturing more than one product model for the EU?

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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

Does the EU-Turkey Customs Union exempt me from RED cybersecurity requirements?
No. The Customs Union covers tariffs. It does NOT transfer technical harmonisation obligations. Your products enter the EU as third-country imports.
Does Art. 3(3)(d) apply to my WiFi products?
Yes. Art. 1(1) applies to any internet-connected radio equipment.
Can I use Module A?
Yes, if you fully apply EN 18031. Art. 17(3)(a).
My importer says documentation is my responsibility. Correct?
Yes. Art. 10(1) and 10(3).
CRA?
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.

Official legal sources

⚠️ 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 in Germany is waiting. Generate the cybersecurity 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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✓ Last regulatory check: 6 May 2026 · No substantive changes detected · View history