Product Description
Product Description
PSTI Certification/ETSI EN 303 645 Test
What is PSTI Certification? How to apply for PSTI Certification?
In the context of the rapid development of digitalization, cybersecurity has increasingly become a global focus. Especially for those Internet-connected products that are indispensable in daily life, ensuring their security has become an urgent need. The Product Safety and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (PSTI Act), passed by the British government in December 2022, was born in this context. It aims to strengthen the security of Internet-accessible products and their ability to resist cyber attacks, and will be enforced on April 29, 2024. From that date, companies related to the supply chain of these products will need to comply with this legislative framework. A grace period of 12 months is expected from the date of publication to implementation.
I. New Cybersecurity Initiatives of the PSTI (CE-RED Directive) Act
1. Impact and Response
The UK's PSTI Act has had a significant impact on manufacturers, importers, distributors and sellers. For manufacturers, they need to strictly comply with the requirements of the Act during product design and production, including prohibiting the use of common default passwords, formulating vulnerability disclosure policies, and clarifying the minimum time cycle for security updates. This not only increases production costs, but also requires more resources to be invested in research and development and testing to ensure that products meet standards. For example, according to relevant information, manufacturers may need to spend a lot of time and money to optimize the network security performance of products, update and maintain software, and establish an effective vulnerability reporting mechanism.
For sellers, when selecting products or developing products, they must verify whether the products have PSTI certification and retain relevant certification credentials for review. If the products sold fall within the scope of the PSTI Act, sellers should urge manufacturers to complete certification as soon as possible to improve product competitiveness while ensuring normal sales in the UK.
In order to cope with the impact of the PSTI Act, relevant companies should take measures as soon as possible. First, we must strengthen the attention to network security and incorporate network security into the strategic planning of the company. Secondly, establish a sound network security management system, including password management, vulnerability disclosure and software updates. Finally, strengthen cooperation with certification bodies, keep abreast of the latest requirements and standards of the Act, and ensure that products can pass certification smoothly.
2. CE RED Directive: Safety Specifications for Wireless Devices in the European Union
1. Overview of the Directive
The full name of the CE RED Directive is the Radio Equipment Directive, numbered 2014/53/EU. The directive applies to all types of radio equipment, including but not limited to short-range wireless remote control products, professional radio remote control products, wireless phones, Bluetooth products, wireless broadcast receiver equipment, etc. Its main requirements are to ensure that these devices have a high degree of protection for human health and safety, have sufficient electromagnetic compatibility, can effectively use the radio spectrum and avoid harmful interference.
Economic operators such as importers and distributors must ensure that the storage or transportation of radio equipment complies with basic regulations, strengthen the management of the supply chain, strictly screen suppliers, and ensure that the products sold meet the requirements of the CE RED Directive. Importers must also attach their name, registered trade name or registered trademark and other information to the radio equipment.
Market regulators are responsible for supervising and inspecting radio equipment on the market, ensuring that products comply with the requirements of the directive, and taking corresponding penalties for illegal products.
2. Product certification scope and test items
CE RED certification covers a wide range, including:
Short-range wireless remote control products, such as remote control toy cars, remote control doorbells, remote control switches, remote control mice, keyboards, etc.
Professional radio remote control products, such as professional wireless intercoms, wireless microphones, etc.
Cordless phones CTO, CT1, CT1+…
ISDN (digital phone products).
DECT (enhanced digital wireless phone).
Mobile phone GSM, CDMA testing.
Bluetooth products, such as Bluetooth headsets.
Inductive data transmission equipment with an operating frequency of < 9 kHz.
Wireless broadcast receiver equipment.
The main test items are:
Electromagnetic compatibility test (EMC test) to ensure that the equipment can work normally in an electromagnetic environment and does not interfere with other systems and equipment.
Safety test LVD (in the new directive, this test is also required for battery-powered RF products) to ensure the electrical safety of the equipment.
Radio communication equipment testing (RF testing) according to European ETSI standards.
Information notification of spectrum allowed in Europe.
CTR (TBR) test.
Electrical safety and health protection test (SAR assessment) to protect the health of users.
3. Purpose and role of the new directive
The main purposes of the new CE RED directive are as follows:
First, clarify the scope of spectrum use, avoid interference between different devices, and improve the efficiency of spectrum utilization. For example, by specifying the operating frequency bands of various types of radio equipment, ensure that they work in their respective frequency bands and reduce mutual interference.
Second, improve the effectiveness of spectrum use and make radio spectrum resources more reasonably allocated and utilized. This helps to meet the growing demand for wireless communications and promote the development of wireless technology.
Finally, it facilitates the implementation of regulations and market monitoring between member countries. The unified directive standards make it easier for countries to regulate the radio equipment market and improve regulatory efficiency.
The role of the CE RED directive is mainly reflected in improving equipment safety. Through strict test items and certification requirements, it ensures that radio equipment meets standards in terms of electromagnetic compatibility, electrical safety, health protection, etc., reducing the risk of equipment to human health and safety. At the same time, it also promotes the healthy development of the radio equipment industry and protects the legitimate rights and interests of consumers.
III. Comparison between PSTI Act and CE RED Directive
Differences
In terms of scope of application, the UK PSTI Act mainly applies to Internet-connected consumer devices in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, including smart TVs, IP cameras, routers, etc., but computers, medical products, smart meters, etc. are exceptions. The EU CE RED Directive applies to all types of radio equipment throughout the EU, such as short-range wireless remote control products, professional radio remote control products, wireless phones, Bluetooth products, wireless broadcast receiver equipment, etc., with a wider range.
In terms of specific requirements, the PSTI Act's requirements for network security are mainly divided into three aspects: general default password security, vulnerability report management and execution, and software updates. The product can be evaluated by citing the ETSI EN 303 645 network security standard for consumer IoT products to prove that the product meets the requirements. The CE RED Directive requires that the equipment has a high degree of protection for human health and safety, has sufficient electromagnetic compatibility, can effectively use the radio spectrum and avoid harmful interference. The test items include electromagnetic compatibility testing, safety testing, radio communication equipment testing, electrical safety and health protection testing, etc.
2. EU CE RED Directive Cybersecurity Requirements: Will be enforced on August 1, 2025
The CE RED Directive (Radio Equipment Directive) is a directive of the European Union that specifies the health and safety requirements that must be followed when radio equipment is sold and used in the EU market. Cybersecurity is an important aspect of the CE RED Directive, especially as more and more devices are connected to the Internet, it becomes particularly important to ensure the cybersecurity of these devices.
3. The connection between the CE RED Directive and the PSTI Act:
It is recommended to use the ETSI EN 303 645 standard for the assessment of the UK PSTI Act, which is also a preparation for meeting the cybersecurity requirements of the EU CE RED Directive.
Both the UK PSTI Act and the CE RED Directive emphasize the importance of cybersecurity and require manufacturers to take measures to protect consumers from the risks of cyberattacks and privacy leaks. By meeting the requirements of these acts and directives, manufacturers can ensure that their products are compliant in the corresponding markets and enhance consumer confidence in product safety.
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