Amazon Urgent Notice: Mandatory EN 18031 Certification for EU Connected Devices – Non‑compliance May Lead to Delisting

          Starting December 15, 2025, all connected radio equipment sold in the EU must pass EN 18031 series certification. Products that fail to meet the standard will be immediately delisted!

         This regulation covers a wide range of products, including smart home devices, wearables, mobile phones and tablets, in‑vehicle connectivity components, wireless payment terminals, and more. Its primary purpose is to align with the requirements of the EU Cybersecurity Authorization Act. Sellers targeting the EU market must begin compliance preparations now—there is no grace period!

This mandatory requirement is not an abrupt change but a necessary outcome of the evolving EU regulatory framework. The key details are summarized as follows:

1. Regulatory Origin: On January 30, 2025, the EU incorporated the EN 18031-1/2/3 series of standards into the harmonized standards list under the Radio Equipment Directive (RED), unifying compliance requirements for radio equipment across the EU.
2. Core Requirements: The focus lies on three critical areas—cybersecurity, personal data protection, and anti-fraud measures for financial transactions—corresponding to the mandatory requirements under Article 3(3)(d), (e), and (f) of the RED.
3. Effective Date: The regulation already entered into force on August 1, 2025. Amazon’s recent announcement represents the platform-level enforcement of these rules.

In short: The EU regulatory requirement has been in place, and Amazon is now formally making certification a mandatory condition for listing—no certification, no sales!

The EN 18031 series of standards is precisely categorized based on device functionality. Sellers must apply for the corresponding certification according to their specific product type.

Act Now: Follow these steps to avoid delisting and potential losses:

1. Conduct an Immediate Self-Assessment
   Identify which of your currently listed or planned products for the EU market fall under the scope, and determine the applicable specific part of the EN 18031 standard.
2. Engage a Certified Body
   Promptly contact an accredited third-party testing and certification organization to initiate the evaluation and testing process. Ensure sufficient time is allocated for this.
3. Update Your Documentation
   Obtain the necessary compliance certificates and ensure all product listings are updated with the required proof of conformity.
4. Ensure Design Compliance from the Source
   Integrate EN 18031 requirements into the research, development, and design phases of new products to fundamentally eliminate future compliance risks.

Facing a complex certification process? Partnering with a professional body can dramatically improve efficiency and reduce risks! Anbotek’s core advantages include:

• Accredited Capability: We possess CNAS accreditation for the EN 18031 series of standards, ensuring authoritative testing competence.
• Wide Recognition: Our testing capabilities are recognized by multiple EU Notified Bodies (NBs). The reports we issue can be used directly to apply for certificates from various NB organizations.