In application of European Directives (CEM, RED, Médicale, MID, etc.), all electrical or electronic products and devices must satisfy a set of standard requirements in order to guarantee their operations within their electromagnetic environment, as well as to ensure no ensuing environmental disruption.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): evaluate and secure your equipment
EMC testing verifies that an electrical or electronic device operates correctly within its environment without interfering with other devices or being affected by them.
These tests include:
- Electromagnetic emissions: measurement of radiated fields (electric, magnetic, EMF for human exposure) and conducted emissions via cables.
- Immunity to disturbances: the device’s ability to withstand electromagnetic interference (radiated fields, electrostatic discharges, surges, lightning, transients, etc.).
Our services cover the full range of tests to ensure your products comply with regulatory requirements while remaining safe in real-world operating conditions:
- Product investigation during the development phase to identify potential weaknesses and define corrective action plans.
- Regulatory technical support to help you better understand specific standards.
- Testing and measurements (emissions and immunity), including:
- Conducted and radiated emissions measurement,
- Electrostatic discharge (ESD) testing,
- Radiated immunity testing,
- Fast transient burst testing (FTB),
- Surge testing,
- Conducted immunity testing,
- Magnetic field immunity testing,
- Voltage dips and short interruption testing,
- Damped oscillatory wave (DOW) testing.
Beyond these core tests, EMC also encompasses a range of associated electrical tests, such as voltage variations, flicker, and harmonics.
Focus on the RED Directive
Would you like to achieve full compliance with the RED Directive or carry out partial testing in line with its requirements?
LNE, a Notified Body (NB) under the RED Directive, ensures regulatory compliance and offers two solutions tailored to your needs:
Option 1: Achieve full compliance with the RED Directive
You must test all frequency bands used by your product.
You will receive:
- A test report recognised in France and internationally
- On request, an EU-Type Examination Certificate (TEC) guaranteeing compliance with the RED Directive
Your benefits:
- Official validation of regulatory compliance
- A mark of quality, reliability, and technical expertise
- Reduced technical risks
- Peace of mind when selling throughout Europe
Option 2: Carry out partial testing under the RED Directive
You test only certain frequency bands used by your product.
You will receive:
- A recognised test report, particularly useful during product development, but which does not allow you to claim compliance with the RED Directive (partial testing).
>> Find out more about testing under the RED Directive
Did you know ?
A test report that does not include complete testing across all frequency bands does not guarantee compliance with the RED Directive.
In the event of an inspection, the absence of compliance may lead to the invalidation of the tests and the immediate withdrawal of the product from the market.
Ensuring the EMC compliance of your equipment is not only a regulatory requirement – it is also a powerful strategic lever to safeguard your products, strengthen customer trust, and grow your business with complete peace of mind.
Facilities
To carry out electromagnetic compatibility testing and ensure that electrical/electronic products meet applicable standards, LNE is equipped with:
- Semi-anechoic chambers,
- Conducted emissions testing laboratories,
- Measurement receivers,
- Antennas,
- Frequency synthesizers,
- Amplifiers,
- Wave generators,
- ...
Additional services
To meet all your testing needs, our laboratory is also equipped to conduct a wide range of qualification tests, including: radiofrequency, electrical safety, climatic, vibration, shock, acceleration, acoustics, and photobiological risk assessment.
Our cybersecurity specialists can also conduct penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities.
We are also able to assess your artificial intelligence systems and the databases used to train and evaluate them.
Regulations
Depending on the applicable European directives, the proposed tests may comply with a wide range of standards, including:
- RED Directive 2014/53/EU (based on ETSI standards)
- MID Directive 2014/32/EU (based on OIML standards)
- EU Regulation 2017/745
- EN 60601-1-2 (EMC for electromedical devices)
- EN 55016-2-1 / EN 55016-2-2 / EN 55016-2-3 / EN 55011 / EN 55032: emission testing standards and methods
- EN 61000-3-2 / -3-3 / -3-11 / -3-12: low-voltage power supply testing standards
- IEC 61000-4-2: electrostatic discharges
- IEC 61000-4-3: radiated immunity
- IEC 61000-4-4: fast transient bursts
- IEC 61000-4-5: surge immunity
IEC 61000-4-6: conducted disturbances (HF)
- IEC 61000-4-8: low-frequency magnetic fields
IEC 61000-4-11: voltage dips, interruptions, and variations
IEC 61000-4-18: damped oscillatory waves
- EN 61000-6-1 (immunity) and EN 61000-6-3 (emission): for residential, commercial, and light industrial environments
- EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-4: for industrial environments
- EN IEC 55014-1:2021 (CISPR 14-1:2020) and EN 55014-2:2021 (CISPR 14-2:2020): household appliances, electric tools, and similar devices
- EN 50121-3-2: railway equipment – onboard electronic systems
- EN 50121-4: railway equipment – signalling and telecom devices in fixed installations
- EN 50155: railway equipment – robustness against temperature, vibration, humidity, EMC, etc.
- EN 55032, EN 55024, EN 55035: information technology/multimedia equipment
- EN 60945: marine navigation and radio communication equipment
- EN 55015: lighting equipment and related devices
- EN 61326: electrical measurement, control, and laboratory equipment
Applicable products
All electrical/electronic devices, including electromedical equipment, IT devices, laboratory instruments, test benches, industrial machines, lighting systems, household appliances, DIY and power tools...
Why choose LNE?
- Tailored expertise: Our specialists guide you towards the most suitable tests for your needs and budget.
- One site, one contact: Centralised testing to simplify procedures, save time, and reduce costs.
- High-quality test reports: Clear and actionable content to support submission to a Notified Body.
- Recognised and COFRAC-accredited body: LNE is recognised by both national and international regulatory authorities and operates ISO 17025-accredited testing laboratories.
- Complementary and exclusive expertise: A unique combination of metrology expertise and environmental testing capabilities.
- A renowned multidisciplinary organisation: A team of experts with a wide range of complementary technical skills to address all your challenges.
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