Implications of the electromagnetic compatibility directive

The impact of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive on providers and users of electrical and electronic products is only starting to be appreciated by many of the very people who should by now have everything in place for 1st January 1996. This paper reviews the implications of the UK implementation of the Directive. All relevant products or systems supplied or brought into service from the end of 1995 are affected by the Directive, which must be complied with, otherwise serious criminal and civil penalties could result. The affixing of the CE-mark does not in itself assure adequate EMC performance of the product in each and every application