DEKRA Product Testing

Do you want to demonstrate that your devices and components meet (international) EMC requirements?

DEKRA Product Testing

Do you want to demonstrate that your devices and components meet (international) EMC requirements?

EMC testing

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing

Are you launching an electrical device or component any time soon? If so, one essential requirement is that it is compatible with other electrical devices. This is referred to as electromagnetic compatibility, or EMC for short. DEKRA is able to perform EMC testing for you. To do this, we operate our own EMC laboratory in Arnhem. In this way, your products will satisfy national and international standards and the electromagnetic compatibility directive.

Electrical devices come with an electromagnetic field. This should not interfere with any other electrical devices. Nor, for that matter, should any electrical device suffer interference from other devices. When these devices are functioning normally, without interference from each other, it means that they have electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Almost all electrical devices must undergo EMC and RF testing as a pre-requisite. Which means anything from mobile telephones to electric trucks and electronic medical devices must comply with the electromagnetic compatibility directive.

Benefits of EMC testing

You will meet the statutory requirements necessary to market an electrical product.
You will gain access to international markets.
You will be ensuring the safe use of electrical devices and components.

About our EMC testing services

DEKRA can perform EMC testing on almost any electrical device and component. These tests have been specially designed to measure immunity and emissions. We check on whether the results satisfy the requirements set down in the EMC directives . Our EMC testing offers the necessary proof that your products are immune to electromagnetic interference, plus the fact that their energy emissions fall below the levels that might be harmful to users or to the environment. These levels are also defined in the electromagnetic compatibility directive, for which we provide certification. Our EMC testing applies to:

smart devices
portable devices and wireless products
industrial, scientific and medical devices
measuring and laboratory equipment

electrical components (such as switches and dimmers)
power sources and electronics (such as batteries, UPS and PV inverters)
household appliances
power tools

electric toys
lighting products
consumer electronics
IT and office equipment
audio-visual equipment
telecommunication devices

RED Directive

Are you planning to introduce a product in the European market with a wireless radio connection? Starting from August 2025, it is mandatory for your product to comply with the Delegated Act outlined in the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) , as determined by the European Commission. The Delegated Act contains a range of cybersecurity standards that manufacturers, importers, and distributors must meet when they intend to sell these wireless devices within the European Union (EU). DEKRA is happy to help your products comply with these new regulations.

Where does EMC testing take place?

We test with respect to international standards, both in our EMC labs and on-site. Hence, we are able to take the whole process off your hands. We decide beforehand which devices, parts or components will be tested and update your documentation. We book the test facilities to carry out your EMC tests and keep you informed about progress and results.

EMC testing chamber — Watch our EMC customer case video

Open Area Test Site for EMC testing — Open Area Test Site for EMC

How is EMC testing done?

DEKRA has a global network of testing laboratories and specialized EMC experts who can test your products to the electromagnetic compatibility directive. We ensure that all our customers’ products comply fully with any current or necessary electromagnetic compatibility requirements in any market. With our wide range of services, we can guarantee that your products meet the requirements on all fronts. This will also enable you to reduce the ‘time to market’ for your products.

We test under an accreditation scheme. This means that the method of testing in the Netherlands is inspected annually by the RvA , the Dutch body which is responsible for accreditation. As such, a report issued by DEKRA is accepted worldwide.

EMC testing steps illustrated — Click on this image to enlarge

EMC testing in 7 steps

How does the process work?

Complying with all laws and regulations in the field of EMC is not an easy task. We guide you through the entire process: from pre-compliance to certification against the necessary international standards. We tailor the EMC test to your specific needs, but in general you go through the 7 steps below.

Step 1: Intake
We identify your specific needs for EMC testing and any other tests for your product during a personal meeting.
Step 2: Scope
We identify the standards relevant to you and draw up a test plan.
Step 3: Quotation & Roadmap
You will receive a quote based on the requirements of your unique product. We also develop a clear step-by-step plan so that you know what to expect when the testing begins.
Step 4: Pre-compliance (optional)
Do you want to make sure that any problems are detected early on? It is often easier to adjust the design of a project at an early stage than when it is already finished. This prevents unnecessary additional costs and delays later on. It also provides more certainty in the final compliance test. Read more about pre-compliance here .
Step 5: Testing and evaluation
DEKRA's experienced technicians perform the EMC tests based on the agreed upon EMC requirements.
Step 6: Correction of (possible) non-conformity
In the case of non-conformity, a tested product does not meet the required EMC requirements. If our evaluation shows that there is a non-conformity, the test data will be shared and you will be given time to correct it. After your adjustments, a re-evaluation will follow.
Step 7: Approval
Congratulations your electronic equipment meets the requirements! You will now officially receive the test reports and and, if applicable, certificates

Why start EMC testing with DEKRA?

Differently sized EMC chambers

Did you know that we had EMC testing chambers of many different sizes? At various locations around the world, we have EMC chambers of up to 10 metres in size. In 2022, for instance, we opened an Open-Area Test Site for large electrically powered vehicles in Arnhem.

Complete and flexible testing

We offer complete type-testing and flexible, independent EMC testing methods which are fully geared up to your needs. Our range of tests includes on-site testing, testing on location and pre-compliance testing.

EMC in DEKRA’s worldwide network

EMC testing can be performed anywhere. As part of DEKRA's global network, we offer EMC test facilities in the Netherlands (1), Spain (1), the United States (1), China (4) and Taiwan (2).