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EU LVD Timeline and Electrical Safety Decision Flow

Use this artifact to confirm whether your electrical equipment falls within the LVD scope of 50 to 1000 V AC or 75 to 1500 V DC, then plan Annex I safety evidence, harmonised standards, technical documentation, and the EU Declaration of Conformity for CE marking.

Directive 2014/35/EU was adopted on 26 February 2014, published on 29 March 2014, and has applied since 20 April 2016. This page is a practical compliance reference, not legal advice.

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Sorena AI
Published
Feb 21, 2026
Updated
Feb 21, 2026
What you can decide faster
In scope
Electrical equipment scope and exclusions checks.
Safety objectives
High level safety expectations and hazards mapping.
Evidence
Technical file and DoC planning for CE readiness.
Applies since 20 Apr 201610 year retentionUpdated Mar 2026
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LVD
Scope
Check 50 to 1000 V AC and 75 to 1500 V DC, then test Annex II exclusions.
Safety design
Map Annex I objectives to hazards, controls, and verification evidence.
Documentation
Build Annex III technical documentation and an Annex IV aligned DoC.
Use the decision flow to separate in-scope equipment from excluded products, identify the right economic operator duties, and build a defensible CE evidence chain.
50-1000V AC
Scope
75-1500V DC
Scope
10 years
Retention
Module A
Assessment
Voltage limits
Annex I safety
OJ standards
LVD Timeline

Key dates for electrical safety teams

Track key milestones and updates that shape standards strategy, CE readiness, and product lifecycle planning.

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LVD Decision Flow

Does the LVD apply to your equipment

Use the decision flow to confirm applicability, then translate outcomes into safety design and documentation requirements.

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Topic guides

Deep dive pages for implementation planning, controls, reporting, and evidence.

1
Applicability Test | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | In Scope or Excluded?
A step-by-step applicability test for the EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU: voltage limits, Annex II exclusions, product vs component.
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2
Checklist | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | CE Marking Readiness Checklist (Technical File + DoC)
An audit-ready CE marking checklist for the EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU: scope memo + Annex II exclusions, Annex I safety objectives mapping.
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3
Compliance Program | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | Operating Model, Controls, and Evidence
Build a scalable compliance program for EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU: product family strategy, scope control, Annex I hazard mapping.
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4
Conformity Assessment and CE Marking | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | Module A, DoC, Technical File
A practical CE marking workflow for EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU: Module A (internal production control), risk assessment.
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5
Deadlines and Compliance Calendar | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | Release Gates, Evidence Cadence, Standards Updates
A practical compliance calendar for EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU: legal milestones from adoption through current application, release gate timing.
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6
Essential Safety Requirements (Annex I) | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | Hazards, Controls, and Test Evidence
Translate EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU Annex I safety objectives into an engineering-ready hazard map: protection against electric shock.
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7
EU LVD vs EMC Directive | Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU vs EMC 2014/30/EU | What Changes for CE Marking?
A practical comparison of the EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU and the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU.
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8
EU LVD vs Machinery Regulation | Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU vs Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 | Electrical Risks and CE Evidence
A practical overlap guide for Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU and Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230: when the product is machinery/related product.
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9
FAQ | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | Scope, CE Marking, Technical File
High-signal FAQ for the EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU: voltage limits, Annex II exclusions, do you need a notified body.
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10
Harmonised Standards | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | Presumption of Conformity, OJ Lists, and Update Control
How harmonised standards work under the EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU: presumption of conformity, Official Journal (OJ) references.
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11
Penalties and Fines | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | Enforcement, Market Surveillance Actions, Risk Reduction
Enforcement overview for the EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU: what market surveillance authorities typically ask for.
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12
Requirements | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | Manufacturer, Importer, Distributor Obligations
An implementation-grade requirements breakdown for the EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU: obligations for manufacturers, authorised representatives.
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13
Scope and Products | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | Voltage Limits, Exclusions (Annex II), and Examples
A practical scope guide for the EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU: voltage limits at 50 to 1000 V AC and 75 to 1500 V DC.
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14
Technical Documentation (Technical File) | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | Annex III Checklist and Structure
Build an audit-ready LVD technical file for Directive 2014/35/EU: Annex III elements (product description, drawings/schematics, explanations, standards list.
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15
Templates | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | Technical File Index, DoC Skeleton, Scope Memo, Evidence Pack
Copy/paste templates for EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU compliance: scope memo (voltage + Annex II exclusions + overlap).
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