Are you a manufacturer, importer or seller of devices classified as ‘radio equipment’? This includes all equipment with a built-in transmitter or receiver that uses the radio spectrum.
You may already need to comply with the current European RED directive. Starting 1 August 2025, this directive will be expanded to include cybersecurity requirements.
More and more household appliances, such as Quooker's smart boiling water taps, are being connected to the internet. This brings not only innovative possibilities but also challenges in the field of cybersecurity.
In this client case video, Quooker shares how they have enhanced the cybersecurity of their products in collaboration with Kiwa. They discuss their experiences with the stricter requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) and how Kiwa has supported them with a pre-assessment and certification.
Watch the video to see how Quooker is preparing for the future with secure and reliable products.
Product legislation is quite a complex landscape. Especially if it is not your core business. In practice, we therefore often hear misunderstandings regarding product legislation. Read some common misconceptions in this article.
Kiwa is of course known for being the independent party for testing and certification, but we support broader than that. In addition to compliance, we also find it important to think along with our customers' business continuity, which is why we think it is important to emphasize that you should not only focus on compliance, but also from a risk based perspective.
There are a number of aspects that help to achieve in a structured way to arrive at a law and regulation compliant product or more importantly a cybersecure product. Sometimes starting with the topics listed below can be difficult due to a lack of available capacity or knowledge. Therefore start early, invest in training and education and get as much information as possible.
Getting your product's cybersecurity in order can be very complicated. But there are some things that are relatively easy to organize and help you to quickly improve your product's cybersecurity.
