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You run a US smart home company. Your EU cybersecurity compliance cost for August 2025 is either $15,000–$20,000 per model — or €99.

Your board approved European expansion. Amazon DE, FR and IT are live. Europe is 15–20% of revenue. Then the email arrives: 'Missing cybersecurity documentation under Directive 2014/53/EU.' A consultancy quotes $15,000–$20,000 per model and 3–6 months. You have 6 product models. That’s $90,000–$120,000. REDCheck generates the 5 PDF documents. 30 minutes. €99 per product. 6 models = €594. In your browser. No queue.

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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

EU cybersecurity compliance cost for smart home products: the numbers

The cost depends on the path you choose. Third-party assessment is expensive. Self-declaration with proper documentation is not.

$15,000–$20,000
Typical EU consultancy cost per model. 6 models = $90,000–$120,000.
€99 (~$108)
REDCheck per model. 6 models = €594 (~$648).
99.3% savings
€594 vs $100,000+ for 6 models. Same Art. 21 documentation.

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 mistakes US smart home companies make about EU cybersecurity

COMMON MISTAKE

"We need a Notified Body for every model"

Not necessarily. Art. 17(3)(a) allows Module A (self-declaration) if you fully apply EN 18031. No Notified Body needed. REDCheck structures the documentation for this route.

COMMON MISTAKE

"We need a separate assessment for each product variant"

Documentation is per product TYPE, not per SKU. If two variants share the same hardware, firmware and cybersecurity features, one documentation set may cover both.

COMMON MISTAKE

"We can delay compliance until we get an EU audit"

Art. 10(3) requires documentation BEFORE placing on the market. There is no grace period. Market surveillance can act on day one.

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.

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
$15,000–$20,000
Per model. 3–6 months. 6 models = $90,000–$120,000.
✓ REDCHECK
€99 (~$108)
5 documents. 30 min. 6 models = €594 (~$648).

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.

🛒
Amazon listing suspension
Revenue loss

Amazon requires conformity documentation for EU listings.

📉
Board and investor impact
Strategic

$100,000 in compliance costs kills your EU growth plan. €594 does not.

Alternatives

AlternativeCostWhat you get
EU consultancy$15,000–$20,000/model3–6 months.
Notified Body$5,500–$11,000/modelOnly needed if EN 18031 not fully applied.
Assemble yourself$0 (your time)EN 18031 has 600+ pages.
REDCheck€99 (~$108)5 documents, 30 min, per model

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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 €99 documentation to my board vs $20,000 consultancy?
Both produce documentation under Art. 21 and Annex V, citing the same articles and EN 18031 categories. The difference: the consultancy writes manually over weeks. REDCheck generates in 30 minutes. Download the sample dossier and compare.
Does REDCheck documentation satisfy Amazon’s compliance requirements?
Amazon requires an EU declaration of conformity and supporting technical documentation under Directive 2014/53/EU. REDCheck generates both.
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 board expects EU revenue. Don’t let $100,000 in compliance costs kill the plan. Generate your 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 (~$108)
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