utrustningsdirektiv

The Utrustningsdirektiv, often translated as the Equipment Directive, is a European Union directive that aims to ensure the safety of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits. Its full title is Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits.

The primary objective of the Utrustningsdirektiv is to guarantee that electrical equipment placed on the EU market meets high standards of protection for human and animal health and for property. It applies to a wide range of electrical equipment, including household appliances, lighting equipment, and power tools, provided they are designed for use with a voltage rating between 50 and 1000 volts for alternating current and between 75 and 1500 volts for direct current.

Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring their products comply with the essential safety requirements outlined in the directive. This typically involves a conformity assessment procedure, after which the manufacturer can affix the CE marking to the product. The CE marking indicates that the equipment meets all applicable EU legislation and can be freely circulated within the European Economic Area. The directive aims to simplify trade and ensure a consistent level of safety across member states.