Short answer
The EMC Directive 2014/30/EU requires that electrical and electronic equipment does not generate electromagnetic disturbance above set limits and is immune enough to operate as intended. The manufacturer usually demonstrates conformity by testing against harmonised emission and immunity standards under internal production control.
Typical products
Almost every product with electronics: chargers, LED lighting, household appliances, tools, IT equipment, toys with electronics, and fixed installations.
Common harmonised standards
- EN 55032 and EN 55035 for multimedia equipment
- EN IEC 55014-1 and EN 55014-2 for household appliances and tools
- EN IEC 61000-3-2 and EN 61000-3-3 for harmonics and flicker
- EN IEC 61000-6 series generic standards
Practical note
Radio equipment such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth devices falls under the Radio Equipment Directive, which includes EMC requirements. In that case the DoC refers to RED, not to the EMC Directive.