BSI has confirmed its Notified Body status for the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED), covering cybersecurity requirements for Internet-connected radio equipment, which came into force on 1st August 2025.
Manufacturers of Internet-connected radio equipment can retain access to the EU market by achieving compliance with cybersecurity standards such as EN 18031 and engaging with a notified body.
Designed to enhance the cybersecurity of certain products, the European Commission has adopted Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 which updates the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED). This introduces requirements to ensure network protection by preventing radio equipment from interfering with network performance or misusing resources. It also brings in safeguards to protect users’ personal data and privacy, and includes features to guard against fraud.
BSI The Netherlands (NB 2797) is now designated to certify products against the new requirements, helping to ensure manufacturers of IoT devices, consumer electronics, payment systems, and industrial equipment can continue to comply with the RED.
This can be achieved by applying a suite of new standards, the EN 18031 series:
- Network protection – safeguarding devices against disruptions, denial-of-service attacks, and unauthorised access (EN 18031-1)
- Data protection – ensuring encryption, authentication, and privacy controls for secure data handling (EN 18031-2)
- Fraud prevention – strengthening security against unauthorised transactions and payment system breaches (EN 18031-3)
BSI is fully equipped to provide testing against the EN 18031 standards in the IoT cybersecurity testing laboratory in Hemel Hempstead, UK.
Carlos Pérez Ruiz, Global Head of Digital Trust, BSI said: “BSI is committed to supporting manufacturers in meeting these enhanced cybersecurity requirements. Our state-of-the-art testing capabilities and deep expertise ensure companies can demonstrate compliance and confidently access the European market with secure, trusted products.”
BSI is actively certifying companies and providing expert testing services, including gap analysis, conformity assessments, and technical file reviews, enabling seamless market entry. A RED Compliance Toolkit is available to help manufacturers navigate the certification process:
