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Low Voltage Directive. The essentials.
Requirements at a glance
Directive 2014/35/EU applies to electrical equipment designed for use with a voltage rating between 50 and 1,000 V AC or between 75 and 1,500 V DC, subject to the exclusions in Annex II. Voltage alone is not enough to determine the complete legal framework.
The LVD uses internal production control. It does not require a notified body for its conformity assessment, but the manufacturer must still demonstrate compliance with the safety objectives and prepare adequate technical documentation, including a risk analysis and assessment.
easyCE identifies the relevant safety objectives and standards, reviews design and test evidence and prepares the technical documentation. We also check interfaces with other applicable legislation, so the final declaration reflects the requirements for the actual product rather than a generic electrical-equipment checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Low Voltage Directive?
Directive 2014/35/EU establishes safety objectives for electrical equipment within its scope. It has applied since 20 April 2016 and replaced Directive 2006/95/EC.
The manufacturer demonstrates conformity, prepares the technical documentation and EU declaration, and applies CE marking. The directive does not provide a general approval issued by an authority.
What voltage range does the LVD cover?
The LVD covers equipment designed for use with a voltage rating between 50 and 1,000 V AC or between 75 and 1,500 V DC, subject to its exclusions.
These are the directive’s scope limits. Do not substitute the 120 V DC boundary used in some other electrical-safety classifications for the LVD’s 75 V DC threshold.
What are typical products within scope?
Examples can include mains-powered appliances, power supplies, lighting equipment, electrical motors, cables and switchgear, where the voltage rating and other scope conditions are met.
A component, cable or replacement part is not automatically within scope merely because it is used in electrical equipment. Purely optical cables and low-voltage-powered devices need a product-specific assessment of the relevant legislation.
What is excluded from the LVD?
Annex II excludes specified equipment, including electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres, radiology and medical purposes, electrical parts for goods and passenger lifts, electricity meters and domestic plugs and socket outlets.
Other exclusions include specified ship, aircraft and railway equipment complying with relevant international safety provisions, electric-fence controllers and certain custom-built research evaluation kits. An exclusion from the LVD does not mean that the product has no safety or CE requirements under another framework.
Does low voltage mean low risk?
No. The name of the directive is not a risk classification. Equipment within or below its voltage range can present serious electrical, thermal, mechanical or other hazards.
The relevant standard and application determine the necessary protective measures. The LVD scope thresholds must be distinguished from extra-low-voltage terminology used elsewhere in electrical engineering.
When is CE marking required?
CE marking is required where applicable EU product legislation provides for it. Electrical equipment within the LVD scope must meet its requirements before being placed on the market.
Other markings, such as separate waste-collection information, have different purposes. A wheelmark or vehicle approval mark is not simply an optional addition to LVD CE marking; first establish which regulatory framework applies.
Which other legislation may apply?
Depending on the product, other relevant frameworks can include EMC, radio equipment, RoHS, ecodesign, batteries, waste electrical equipment or energy labelling.
Not every framework requires CE marking, and some contain specific exclusions or replace the LVD’s separate application for the product. Identify scope from the legislation first, then select suitable standards.
What are the main LVD assessment steps?
Confirm scope, identify the applicable safety objectives, assess risks and verify the design against the selected standards or other substantiated technical solutions.
- Prepare technical documentation, including the risk analysis and assessment.
- Retain calculations, examinations and test reports supporting conformity.
- Maintain production controls so that supplied equipment matches the assessed design.
- Issue the EU declaration, apply CE marking and provide the required information.
Is a notified body required?
No. The LVD specifies internal production control and does not require notified-body involvement.
The manufacturer can obtain expert advice and independent testing, but remains responsible for conformity. A voluntary test certificate does not replace the technical documentation or EU declaration.
What happens if CE marking is misused?
Authorities can require correction of non-compliant products or documentation and take measures such as restricting supply, withdrawal or recall.
Penalties depend on the applicable national legislation and circumstances. An outdated UK statutory quotation or a generic fine range is not reliable guidance for all EU and UK markets.
Is military equipment automatically exempt?
No general military-equipment exclusion appears in the LVD. Any reliance on an exemption for essential security interests requires a specific legal assessment.
Do not assume that an intended military customer removes the applicable product-safety requirements. Article 346 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union is not a blanket exemption for all electrical equipment supplied to defence organisations.
How should electrical-equipment risks be assessed?
The technical documentation must include an adequate analysis and assessment of risks. Identify the hazards relevant to the product and document how the design meets the applicable safety objectives.
Relevant issues include electric shock, overheating, fire, mechanical hazards and foreseeable external influences. Use the appropriate product standard and assessment method. A standard’s scope, edition and coverage must match the equipment; a machinery-specific template is not automatically sufficient for every electrical product.
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CE marking for film and photography lighting control gear
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CE marking for decorative wooden lamps
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CE marking for industrial quality-assurance test equipment
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CE marking for industrial evaporative cooling systems
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CE marking for automated welding systems
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CE marking for electrical heating systems
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CE marking for a motor-control test bench
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CE marking for concrete-garage formwork machinery
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CE marking for laser welding cabins with hand-held laser systems
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CE marking for veterinary cauterisation devices
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CE marking for automatic cat litter boxes
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CE marking for electrothermal cutting tools
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CE marking for rope-winding devices in leisure facilities
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CE marking for residual current transformers
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CE marking for stationary battery energy storage systems
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CE marking for hydraulic CNC press brakes
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CE marking for automotive interior-part production machinery
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CE marking for electronically controlled water treatment systems
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CE marking for film and photography lighting control gear
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Conformity assessment for rail vehicle door controllers
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CE marking for water filtration systems
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CE marking for photovoltaic data loggers
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CE marking for fire-extinguisher training equipment
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CE marking for high-voltage measuring adapters
easyCE supports the conformity assessment of adapters used to measure high-voltage systems in electric vehicles, including preparation of the declaration of conformity ready to sign. The assessment focuses on protection against electric shock, including double insulation and 100 kΩ series resistors. A key requirement is the adapter's measurement category, CAT III, at voltages up to 1,000 V DC with reference to EN 61010-31.
CE marking for conventional lathes
easyCE supports the CE marking process for conventional metalworking lathes, including preparation of the declaration of conformity. The risk assessment under EN ISO 12100 identified the requirements for controls and protective devices. The work also addressed the machine-specific requirements of EN ISO 23125, particularly those relating to moving parts and drive components.
CE marking for motorised awning systems
easyCE assesses cassette awnings with motorised drives and automatic wind-triggered retraction. The risk assessment under EN ISO 12100 addresses the control functions and foreseeable operation. The work also considers electric-shock protection under EN 60335-2-97 and wind resistance under EN 13561, with the relevant declarations prepared from the assessment evidence.
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