Radio Equipment Directive Compliance Association

The Radio Equipment Directive Compliance Association (REDCA) is a key trade and technical association in Europe, dedicated to ensuring that radio equipment placed on the market complies with European regulations and standards, particularly those set out in the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED). Founded to support the activities of Notified Bodies as required by Article 26.11 and Article 38 of the RED, REDCA brings together a wide spectrum of stakeholders, including manufacturers, notified bodies, and regulators, fostering technical dialogue and the consistent application of regulatory requirements throughout the European Economic Area (EEA).

REDCA’s activities include developing and publishing Technical Guidance Notes, facilitating discussions among members, and organizing biannual meetings across EEA locations. The association acts as a conduit between members and key regulatory stakeholders, such as the European Commission, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), the Electronic Communications Committee (ECC), the Administrative Cooperation Group (ADCO RED), and authorities in Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) countries like the USA and Japan . These collaborations are vital for harmonizing equipment compliance procedures, resolving regulatory challenges, and advancing market surveillance.

Membership to REDCA is recognized as an indicator of compliance with certain RED obligations for Notified Bodies. The organization stores working documents on a protected EU Commission-managed platform, ensuring stringent data security and collaboration.

REDCA has played an instrumental role in the smooth implementation of both the RED and its predecessor, focusing on traceability, market surveillance, and engagement with standards and regulatory bodies. Its work is recognized for ensuring fair market access, reducing administrative barriers for manufacturers, and supporting the continuous improvement of the European radio equipment compliance framework

Official Name: Radio Equipment Directive Compliance Association (REDCA)
Accreditation: EU Transparency Register
Mission: To provide a platform for Notified Bodies and stakeholders, ensuring uniform and effective compliance with the Radio Equipment Directive across Europe and partner economies.

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Trade and business associations
Technical and standardization advocacy
Regulatory compliance and conformity assessment
Telecom and radio equipment industries

Organizations and entities REDCA has networked with include:

European Commission (notably DG GROW and DG CONNECT)
European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)
Electronic Communications Committee (ECC)
Administrative Cooperation Group for Radio Equipment Directive (ADCO RED)
Notified Bodies under RED
Authorities from Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) countries (e.g., USA, Japan)
Telecommunication Conformity Assessment and Market Surveillance Committee (TCAM

Detailed annual lobbying expenditure for REDCA is not fully disclosed in the public domain. Information available from the EU Transparency Register typically provides an estimated annual lobbying expenditure range. Since specific breakdowns by year are not published, please refer to “Total Lobby costs” in the summary table.

REDCA engages with the following EU structures and committees:

European Commission (especially Technical Units dealing with radio equipment)
TCAM (Telecommunication Conformity Assessment and Market Surveillance Committee)
ADCO RED (Market surveillance authorities group under RED)
Member State market surveillance authorities

There is no comprehensive, publicly accessible record listing all meetings between REDCA and EU officials as required by the user’s query. REDCA typically holds biannual member meetings, coordinating with EU agencies and stakeholders, but a detailed list of official lobbying meetings is not made public through the Transparency Register or related reporting tools