Dear members, Remember that NI is following the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) including the new cybersecurity requirements that apply to off the shelf equipment, but IVDs and MDs themselves are exempt. RED applies to any devices with wireless capability including Bluetooth, WiFI, Cellular or Near Field Communication such as RFID reading.
Radio equipment regulations
Page summary:
Guidance for businesses on the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and Radio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024 and 2025.
Change made:
New guide added on the Radio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2025, with related updates to the NI guide.
Time updated:
12:05am, 16 December 2025
