--- title: "EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU - Timeline and Decision Flow (CE Marking, Safety, Technical File)" canonical_url: "https://www.sorena.io/artifacts/eu/low-voltage-directive" source_url: "https://www.sorena.io/artifacts/eu/low-voltage-directive" author: "Sorena AI" description: "A practical EU Low Voltage Directive artifact covering Directive 2014/35/EU as applied since 20 April 2016." published_at: "2026-02-21" updated_at: "2026-02-21" keywords: - "EU Low Voltage Directive" - "Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU" - "LVD compliance" - "LVD scope" - "LVD voltage limits 50 1000 V AC 75 1500 V DC" - "LVD Annex I safety objectives" - "CE marking LVD" - "EU declaration of conformity LVD" - "technical file LVD" - "LVD technical documentation" - "harmonised standards LVD" - "conformity assessment Module A" - "Low Voltage Directive" - "Directive 2014/35/EU" - "Electrical safety" - "CE marking" - "Technical documentation" --- **[SORENA](https://www.sorena.io/)** - AI-Powered GRC Platform [Home](https://www.sorena.io/) | [Solutions](https://www.sorena.io/solutions) | [Artifacts](https://www.sorena.io/artifacts) | [About Us](https://www.sorena.io/about-us) | [Contact](https://www.sorena.io/contact) | [Portal](https://app.sorena.io) --- # EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU - Timeline and Decision Flow (CE Marking, Safety, Technical File) A practical EU Low Voltage Directive artifact covering Directive 2014/35/EU as applied since 20 April 2016. ![EU LVD artifact preview](https://cdn.sorena.io/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto/cheatsheets/prod/sorena-ai-eu-lvd-timeline-small.jpg?v=cheatsheets%2Fprod) *LVD* *Free Resource* ## 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. [Assess LVD scope](/artifacts/eu/low-voltage-directive/applicability-test.md) ## 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 2016 | 10 year retention | Updated Mar 2026 ### Quick scan *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. | Value | Metric | | --- | --- | | 50-1000V AC | Scope | | 75-1500V DC | Scope | | 10 years | Retention | | Module A | Assessment | **Key highlights:** Voltage limits | Annex I safety | OJ standards ## Topic Guides - [Applicability Test | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | In Scope or Excluded?](/artifacts/eu/low-voltage-directive/applicability-test.md): A step-by-step applicability test for the EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU: voltage limits, Annex II exclusions, product vs component. - [Checklist | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | CE Marking Readiness Checklist (Technical File + DoC)](/artifacts/eu/low-voltage-directive/checklist.md): 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. - [Compliance Program | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | Operating Model, Controls, and Evidence](/artifacts/eu/low-voltage-directive/compliance.md): Build a scalable compliance program for EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU: product family strategy, scope control, Annex I hazard mapping. - [Conformity Assessment and CE Marking | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | Module A, DoC, Technical File](/artifacts/eu/low-voltage-directive/conformity-assessment-and-ce.md): A practical CE marking workflow for EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU: Module A (internal production control), risk assessment. - [Deadlines and Compliance Calendar | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | Release Gates, Evidence Cadence, Standards Updates](/artifacts/eu/low-voltage-directive/deadlines-and-compliance-calendar.md): A practical compliance calendar for EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU: legal milestones from adoption through current application, release gate timing. - [Essential Safety Requirements (Annex I) | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | Hazards, Controls, and Test Evidence](/artifacts/eu/low-voltage-directive/essential-safety-requirements.md): Translate EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU Annex I safety objectives into an engineering-ready hazard map: protection against electric shock. - [EU LVD vs EMC Directive | Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU vs EMC 2014/30/EU | What Changes for CE Marking?](/artifacts/eu/low-voltage-directive/low-voltage-directive-vs-emc-directive.md): A practical comparison of the EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU and the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. - [EU LVD vs Machinery Regulation | Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU vs Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 | Electrical Risks and CE Evidence](/artifacts/eu/low-voltage-directive/low-voltage-directive-vs-machinery-regulation.md): 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. - [FAQ | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | Scope, CE Marking, Technical File](/artifacts/eu/low-voltage-directive/faq.md): High-signal FAQ for the EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU: voltage limits, Annex II exclusions, do you need a notified body. - [Harmonised Standards | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | Presumption of Conformity, OJ Lists, and Update Control](/artifacts/eu/low-voltage-directive/harmonized-standards.md): How harmonised standards work under the EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU: presumption of conformity, Official Journal (OJ) references. - [Penalties and Fines | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | Enforcement, Market Surveillance Actions, Risk Reduction](/artifacts/eu/low-voltage-directive/penalties-and-fines.md): Enforcement overview for the EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU: what market surveillance authorities typically ask for. - [Requirements | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | Manufacturer, Importer, Distributor Obligations](/artifacts/eu/low-voltage-directive/requirements.md): An implementation-grade requirements breakdown for the EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU: obligations for manufacturers, authorised representatives. - [Scope and Products | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | Voltage Limits, Exclusions (Annex II), and Examples](/artifacts/eu/low-voltage-directive/scope-and-products.md): 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. - [Technical Documentation (Technical File) | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | Annex III Checklist and Structure](/artifacts/eu/low-voltage-directive/technical-documentation.md): Build an audit-ready LVD technical file for Directive 2014/35/EU: Annex III elements (product description, drawings/schematics, explanations, standards list. - [Templates | EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU | Technical File Index, DoC Skeleton, Scope Memo, Evidence Pack](/artifacts/eu/low-voltage-directive/lvd-conformity-assessment-template.md): Copy/paste templates for EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU compliance: scope memo (voltage + Annex II exclusions + overlap). ## Key dates for electrical safety teams *LVD Timeline* Track key milestones and updates that shape standards strategy, CE readiness, and product lifecycle planning. ## Does the LVD apply to your equipment *LVD Decision Flow* Use the decision flow to confirm applicability, then translate outcomes into safety design and documentation requirements. *Next step* ## Turn EU LVD Timeline and Electrical Safety Decision Flow into an operational assessment workflow EU LVD Timeline and Electrical Safety Decision Flow should be the shared entry point for your team. Route execution into Assessment Autopilot for live work and into SSOT when the artifact needs deeper research, evidence governance, or supporting analysis. - Start from EU LVD Timeline and Electrical Safety Decision Flow and route the work by entity, product, team, or control owner. - Use Assessment Autopilot to turn the guidance into owned tasks, evidence requests, and review checkpoints. - Use SSOT to keep documents, evidence, and control records in one governed system. - Move from artifact reading to accountable execution without rebuilding the guidance in separate files. - [Open Assessment Autopilot](/solutions/assessment.md): Turn the guidance into owned tasks, evidence requests, and review checkpoints for EU LVD Timeline and Electrical Safety Decision Flow. - [Open SSOT](/solutions/ssot.md): Keep documents, evidence, and control records in one governed system from the same artifact. - **Download decision flow**: Share applicability logic internally. - **Download timeline**: Align milestones across teams. - [Talk through EU LVD Timeline and Electrical Safety Decision Flow](/contact.md): Review your current process, evidence model, and next steps for EU LVD Timeline and Electrical Safety Decision Flow. ## Decision Steps ### STEP 1: Is your electrical equipment designed for use within the voltage limits? *Reference: Art. 1* - Voltage limits: 50-1000V AC or 75-1500V DC. - If yes: check scope exclusions (Annex II). - If no: LVD does not apply. - **NO** Out of Scope - Voltage Limits - **YES** Is your equipment listed in Annex II exclusions? ### STEP 2: Is your equipment listed in Annex II exclusions? *Reference: Art. 1 & Annex II* - Check if your equipment is specifically excluded under Annex II. - If yes: LVD does not apply (other directives may apply). - If no: proceed to safety objectives assessment. - **YES** Out of Scope - Annex II Exclusion - **NO** Are you the manufacturer (placing the equipment on the market under your name/trademark)? ### STEP 3: Are you the manufacturer (placing the equipment on the market under your name/trademark)? *Reference: Art. 2(3)-(7)* - If yes: you take full responsibility for design/manufacture, conformity assessment (Module A), EU DoC, and CE marking. - If no: determine whether you are an importer or distributor (different obligations apply). - Authorized representatives act on behalf of the manufacturer (written mandate; established in the EU). - **YES** Manufacturer: Have you completed internal production control (Module A)? - **NO** If not the manufacturer: are you the importer (first placing equipment from a third country on the EU market)? ### STEP 3A: If not the manufacturer: are you the importer (first placing equipment from a third country on the EU market)? *Reference: Art. 2(5), Art. 8* - Importer obligations include verifying CE marking, EU DoC/technical documentation availability, and ensuring required identification and instructions. - If you place equipment on the market under your name/trademark or modify it in a way that may affect compliance, you may be treated as the manufacturer. - **YES** Importer Compliance Achieved - **NO** If not the importer: are you the distributor (making equipment available after it has been placed on the market)? ### STEP 3B: If not the importer: are you the distributor (making equipment available after it has been placed on the market)? *Reference: Art. 2(6), Art. 9* - Distributor obligations include checking CE marking and required documents, and ensuring storage/transport conditions do not jeopardize compliance. - If you place equipment on the market under your name/trademark or modify it in a way that may affect compliance, you may be treated as the manufacturer. - **YES** Distributor Compliance Achieved - **NO** Clarify Economic Operator Role ### STEP 4: Manufacturer: Have you completed internal production control (Module A)? *Reference: Annex III* - Module A is the sole conformity assessment procedure for LVD. - No third-party notified body intervention required. - Manufacturer performs conformity assessment on sole responsibility. - See Module A requirements in detail. - **YES** Have you affixed the CE marking and drawn up the EU declaration of conformity? - **NO** Complete Module A Before Placing on Market ### STEP 5: Have you affixed the CE marking and drawn up the EU declaration of conformity? *Reference: Art. 15, Art. 17 & Annex IV* - CE marking is mandatory for compliant equipment. - EU declaration of conformity must follow Annex IV model structure. - Both required before placing equipment on market. - **YES** Manufacturer Compliance Achieved - **NO** Affix CE Marking and Draw Up EU DoC ## Reference Information ### Voltage Scope - Alternating current (AC): 50V - 1000V - Direct current (DC): 75V - 1500V - Equipment must be designed for use within these limits. - The term 'electrical equipment' is interpreted according to internationally recognized meaning (IEC definition). ### Annex II Exclusions - Electrical equipment for use in explosive atmospheres - Electrical equipment for radiology and medical purposes - Electrical parts for goods and passenger lifts - Electricity meters - Plugs and socket outlets for domestic use - Electric fence controllers - Radio-electrical interference - Specialized electrical equipment for ships, aircraft or railways complying with international body safety provisions - Custom-built evaluation kits for professionals at R&D facilities ### Safety Objectives (Annex I) - General conditions: Essential characteristics marked on equipment or documentation; safe assembly/connection; designed for safe use when properly maintained. - Protection against electrical hazards: Protection from direct/indirect contact; no dangerous temperatures/arcs/radiation; protection from non-electrical dangers; suitable insulation. - Protection against external influences: Meet mechanical requirements; resist environmental influences; safe under foreseeable overload conditions. ### Manufacturer Obligations - Ensure equipment designed and manufactured per safety objectives (Art. 6(1)). - Draw up technical documentation and carry out conformity assessment (Module A - internal production control) (Art. 6(2)). - Draw up EU declaration of conformity and affix CE marking (Art. 6(2)). - Keep technical documentation and EU DoC for 10 years (Art. 6(3)). - Ensure series production remains in conformity; monitor changes (Art. 6(4)). - Mark equipment with type/batch/serial number or other identification (Art. 6(5)). - Indicate name, trademark and contact address on equipment or packaging (Art. 6(6)). - Provide instructions and safety information in language understood by end-users (Art. 6(7)). - Take corrective action if non-compliant; inform authorities if risk exists (Art. 6(8)). - Cooperate with authorities upon request (Art. 6(9)). ### Importer Obligations - Place only compliant equipment on market (Art. 8(1)). - Ensure manufacturer carried out conformity assessment (Art. 8(2)). - Verify CE marking, technical documentation, and EU DoC exist (Art. 8(2)). - Add own name, trademark and contact address on equipment or packaging (Art. 8(3)). - Ensure instructions in appropriate language (Art. 8(4)). - Ensure storage/transport conditions don't jeopardize compliance (Art. 8(5)). - Conduct sample testing if appropriate; monitor complaints and recalls (Art. 8(6)). - Take corrective action if non-compliant; inform authorities if risk exists (Art. 8(7)). - Keep copy of EU DoC for 10 years; ensure technical documentation available (Art. 8(8)). - Cooperate with authorities upon request (Art. 8(9)). ### Distributor Obligations - Act with due care regarding LVD requirements (Art. 9(1)). - Verify CE marking, required documents, instructions in appropriate language before making available (Art. 9(2)). - Verify manufacturer and importer complied with identification requirements (Art. 9(2)). - Ensure storage/transport conditions don't jeopardize compliance (Art. 9(3)). - Ensure corrective measures taken if non-compliant; inform authorities if risk exists (Art. 9(4)). - Cooperate with authorities upon request (Art. 9(5)). ### Module A - Internal Production Control - Establish technical documentation including: general description; design/manufacturing drawings; risk analysis; list of standards applied (harmonized/IEC/national); test reports (Annex III, point 2). - Technical documentation must demonstrate conformity to safety objectives. - Take measures to ensure manufacturing process ensures compliance (Annex III, point 3). - Affix CE marking to each compliant equipment (Annex III, point 4.1). - Draw up written EU declaration of conformity for product model (Annex III, point 4.2). - Keep technical documentation and EU DoC for 10 years (Annex III, point 4.2). - Authorized representative may fulfill marking/declaration obligations if specified in mandate (Annex III, point 5). ### Standards Hierarchy & Presumption of Conformity - Harmonized standards (Art. 12): Equipment conforming to harmonized EN standards (published in OJ) is presumed to comply with safety objectives. - International standards (Art. 13): Where harmonized standards not available, IEC standards published in OJ (after notification procedure) confer presumption of conformity. - National standards (Art. 14): Where harmonized/IEC standards unavailable, national standards satisfying safety requirements confer presumption of conformity. - Presumption is not mandatory - manufacturer may use other solutions and demonstrate compliance directly. - Objection procedure exists if harmonized standards don't fully satisfy safety objectives (Regulation 1025/2012). ### Technical Documentation Requirements - General description of electrical equipment. - Conceptual design and manufacturing drawings/schemes of components, sub-assemblies, circuits. - Descriptions and explanations for understanding drawings/schemes and operation. - List of harmonized standards applied (full or partial) with OJ references, or IEC/national standards per Arts. 13-14. - If standards not applied or only partially applied: descriptions of solutions adopted to meet safety objectives; specify which parts applied. - Results of design calculations and examinations. - Test reports. - Adequate risk analysis and assessment. ### CE Marking Rules - Affix CE marking visibly, legibly and indelibly to equipment or data plate (Art. 17(1)). - If not possible due to size/nature: affix to packaging and accompanying documents (Art. 17(1)). - Affix CE marking before placing equipment on market (Art. 17(2)). - General CE marking principles governed by Regulation (EC) 765/2008 (Art. 16). - CE marking indicates conformity with all applicable Union harmonization legislation. - Only manufacturer (or authorized representative/importer/distributor acting as manufacturer) may affix CE marking. ### EU Declaration of Conformity - Follow model structure in Annex IV. - Must contain: product model/type; manufacturer name/address; statement of sole responsibility; object description (with image if needed for identification); applicable Union harmonization legislation; references to harmonized standards or other technical specifications; additional info; signature, place and date. - Drawn up for product model. - Kept with technical documentation for 10 years after equipment placed on market. - Available to market surveillance authorities upon request. - Continuously updated (Art. 15(2)). - If multiple Union acts apply: single EU DoC (or dossier of individual DoCs) covering all acts (Art. 15(1)). ### Market Surveillance & Compliance - Regulation (EC) 765/2008 provisions apply (Art. 18). - Authorities may request information/documentation from economic operators. - Safeguard procedure (Art. 19): If Member State finds non-compliant equipment on market, it takes measures and informs Commission and other Member States. - Union safeguard procedure (Art. 20): If disagreement or justified objection, Commission determines via implementing acts whether measure justified. - Compliant equipment presenting risk (Art. 21): Member State takes measures and Commission may adopt implementing acts. - Formal non-compliance (Art. 22): Missing/incorrect CE marking or EU DoC triggers corrective measures. - Member States establish penalties for infringements; penalties must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive (Art. 23). ### Penalties & Enforcement - Member States lay down rules on penalties for infringements (Art. 23). - Penalties must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. - National law implementing LVD sets specific penalties. - Market surveillance authorities have investigatory and enforcement powers per Regulation 765/2008. ### Electricity Supply Bodies - Member States ensure electricity supply bodies do not impose stricter safety requirements than LVD safety objectives for grid connection or electricity supply (Art. 5). - Electricity supply bodies cannot block compliant equipment. ### Good Engineering Practice - Equipment must be constructed per good engineering practice in safety matters in force in the Union (Art. 3). - Equipment must not endanger health/safety of persons, domestic animals, or property when properly installed, maintained and used for intended purpose. - Good engineering practice includes following harmonized standards, IEC standards, or national standards. - Where standards not applied, manufacturer must demonstrate safety objectives met through alternative solutions. ### Free Movement Principle - Member States shall not impede making available on market of compliant equipment (Art. 4). - Compliant equipment benefits from free movement across EU/EEA. - LVD is a 'total harmonization' directive - supersedes national legislation in covered field. - National standards/specifications cannot be mandatory condition for market access. ### Authorized Representatives - Manufacturer may appoint authorized representative by written mandate (Art. 7(1)). - Authorized representative must be established within EU. - Cannot delegate: design/manufacturing obligations, drawing up technical documentation (Art. 7(1)). - Must: keep EU DoC and technical documentation for 10 years; provide information to authorities; cooperate on risk elimination (Art. 7(2)). - Acts on behalf and under responsibility of manufacturer per mandate. ### When Importer/Distributor Becomes Manufacturer - Importer or distributor placing equipment on market under own name/trademark becomes manufacturer (Art. 10). - Modifying equipment in way that may affect compliance makes you manufacturer (Art. 10). - If you become manufacturer: all manufacturer obligations apply. - Must carry out conformity assessment, draw up technical documentation, affix CE marking, draw up EU DoC. ### Traceability Requirements - Manufacturers must mark equipment with type, batch, or serial number (or other identification element) (Art. 6(5)). - Manufacturers must indicate name, trademark and postal address on equipment (or packaging/documents if not possible) (Art. 6(6)). - Importers must add own name, trademark and postal address on equipment (or packaging/documents if not possible) (Art. 8(3)). - Contact details must be in language easily understood by end-users and market surveillance authorities. - Economic operators must be able to identify who supplied them equipment and to whom they supplied equipment - for 10 years (Art. 11). ### New Legislative Framework (NLF) Alignment - LVD 2014/35/EU is recast of 2006/95/EC aligned to NLF. - Scope and safety objectives unchanged from previous directive. - NLF introduces: clearer economic operator obligations, enhanced market surveillance, Committee procedure. - Regulation (EC) 765/2008: accreditation, market surveillance, CE marking principles. - Decision 768/2008/EC: common framework for marketing of products, Module A conformity assessment. ## Possible Outcomes ### [RESULT] Manufacturer Compliance Achieved Equipment may be placed on EU market - You have completed internal production control (Module A). - Technical documentation and EU declaration of conformity prepared. - CE marking affixed. - Equipment meets LVD safety objectives. - You may place equipment on the EU market and benefit from free movement. - Maintain documentation for 10 years and monitor ongoing compliance. ### [ACTION REQUIRED] Complete Module A Before Placing on Market Internal production control is mandatory - Under the LVD, the manufacturer must carry out internal production control (Module A) before placing the equipment on the market. - Prepare technical documentation and ensure the equipment meets the safety objectives in Annex I. - Then draw up the EU declaration of conformity and affix CE marking. ### [ACTION REQUIRED] Affix CE Marking and Draw Up EU DoC Required before placing on market - Before placing the equipment on the market, the manufacturer must draw up the EU declaration of conformity and affix CE marking. - Ensure CE marking is applied according to the LVD and general CE marking rules. ### [RESULT] Importer Compliance Achieved Equipment may be placed on EU market - You have verified manufacturer's conformity assessment, CE marking, and documentation. - You have added your identification to equipment. - You have ensured appropriate language instructions. - You may place equipment on the EU market. - Keep copy of EU DoC for 10 years and cooperate with market surveillance authorities. ### [RESULT] Distributor Compliance Achieved Equipment may be made available on market - You have verified CE marking and required documentation. - You have ensured storage/transport conditions maintain compliance. - You may make equipment available on the market. - Remain vigilant and cooperate with authorities if issues arise. ### [RESULT] Clarify Economic Operator Role Identify applicable obligations first - This flow covers manufacturer, importer, and distributor roles under the LVD. - If you act as an authorized representative, follow the written mandate and keep required documentation available for authorities. - If you rebrand the equipment or modify it in a way that may affect compliance, you may become the manufacturer with corresponding obligations. ### [RESULT] Out of Scope - Voltage Limits LVD does not apply - Your equipment is not designed for use within LVD voltage limits (50-1000V AC / 75-1500V DC). - LVD does not apply. - Other EU legislation may apply depending on equipment type. ### [RESULT] Out of Scope - Annex II Exclusion LVD does not apply - Your equipment is specifically excluded under Annex II. - LVD does not apply. - Other sector-specific EU legislation likely applies (e.g., ATEX for explosive atmospheres, Medical Device Regulation, Lifts Directive, Radio Equipment Directive). ## LVD Timeline | Date | Event | Reference | | --- | --- | --- | | 1973-02-19 | Original LVD (73/23/EEC) adopted | Council Directive 73/23/EEC | | 2006-12-12 | Codified LVD (2006/95/EC) adopted | Directive 2006/95/EC | | 2014-02-26 | Recast LVD (2014/35/EU) adopted | Directive 2014/35/EU | | 2014-03-29 | LVD 2014/35/EU published in Official Journal | OJ L 96 | | 2014-04-18 | LVD 2014/35/EU enters into force | Art. 28 | | 2016-04-19 | Transposition deadline for Member States | Art. 26 | | 2016-04-20 | LVD 2014/35/EU applies; Directive 2006/95/EC repealed | Art. 27 | ## Compliance Timeline | Date | Event | Category | Reference | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1973-02-19 | Original LVD Adopted | Directive | | | 1974-08-21 | First Transposition Deadline | Implementation | | | 1985-05-07 | New Approach Resolution Approved | Framework & Guidance | | | 1995-01-01 | CE Marking Application | Implementation | | | 2000-01-01 | Blue Guide Published | Framework & Guidance | | | 2006-12-12 | LVD Codified | Directive | | | 2008-07-09 | New Legislative Framework Adopted | Framework & Guidance | | | 2012-10-25 | European Standardisation Regulation | Framework & Guidance | | | 2012-11-08 | Standardisation Request M/511 | Harmonized Standards | | | 2014-02-05 | European Parliament Position | Directive | | | 2014-02-20 | Council Decision on Recast LVD | Directive | | | 2014-02-26 | LVD Recast Adopted | Directive | | | 2014-02-26 | EMC Directive Recast Adopted | Related Directives | | | 2014-03-29 | LVD Recast Published | Directive | | | 2014-04-18 | LVD Recast Entry into Force | Directive | | | 2016-04-19 | Transposition Deadline | Implementation | | | 2016-04-20 | Application Date & Old Directive Repealed | Implementation | | | 2018-08-01 | LVD Guidelines Published | Framework & Guidance | | | 2019-06-20 | Market Surveillance Regulation Adopted | Framework & Guidance | | | 2019-10-01 | Interim Evaluation Study Published | Framework & Guidance | | | 2019-11-26 | Harmonised Standards Decision (2019/1956) Adopted | Harmonized Standards | | | 2019-11-27 | Harmonised Standards Decision (2019/1956) Published | Harmonized Standards | | | 2020-04-19 | Mutual Recognition Regulation Applies | Framework & Guidance | | | 2021-05-27 | Standards Withdrawal Date | Harmonized Standards | | | 2021-07-01 | LVD Evaluation SWD Published | Framework & Guidance | | | 2022-05-05 | Harmonised Standards Update Adopted (2022/713) | Harmonized Standards | | | 2022-05-10 | Harmonised Standards Update Published | Harmonized Standards | | | 2022-06-29 | Blue Guide 2022 Published | Framework & Guidance | | | 2023-11-10 | Harmonised Standards Update Applies (2022/713) | Harmonized Standards | | | 2024-04-19 | Harmonised Standards Update Adopted (2024/1198) | Harmonized Standards | | | 2024-10-30 | Harmonised Standards Update Adopted (2024/2764) | Harmonized Standards | | | 2024-10-31 | Harmonised Standards Update Published (2024/2764) | Harmonized Standards | | | 2025-07-16 | Harmonised Standards Update Adopted (2025/1457) | Harmonized Standards | | | 2025-07-22 | Harmonised Standards Update Adopted (2025/1488) | Harmonized Standards | | | 2025-07-23 | Harmonised Standards Update Published (2025/1488) | Harmonized Standards | | | 2025-10-24 | Harmonised Standards Update Applies (2024/1198) | Harmonized Standards | | | 2026-04-30 | Harmonised Standards Update Applies (2024/2764) | Harmonized Standards | | | 2027-01-18 | Harmonised Standards Update Applies (2025/1457) | Harmonized Standards | | | 2027-01-23 | Harmonised Standards Update Applies (2025/1488) | Harmonized Standards | | **Event details:** - **1973-02-19 - Original LVD Adopted**: Council Directive 73/23/EEC on harmonization of laws relating to electrical equipment for use within certain voltage limits (50-1000V AC, 75-1500V DC). - **1974-08-21 - First Transposition Deadline**: Time-limit for transposition for Directive 73/23/EEC: 21 August 1974 (with an extended deadline for Denmark). - **1985-05-07 - New Approach Resolution Approved**: Council Resolution on a new approach to technical harmonisation and standards approved (7 May 1985), focusing legislation on essential requirements and relying on harmonised standards for technical details. - **1995-01-01 - CE Marking Application**: Date of application for CE marking arrangements under Directive 93/68/EEC. - **2000-01-01 - Blue Guide Published**: The Blue Guide on the implementation of EU product rules was first published in 2000. - **2006-12-12 - LVD Codified**: Directive 2006/95/EC codifies the earlier LVD framework into a single text. - **2008-07-09 - New Legislative Framework Adopted**: Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 and Decision No 768/2008/EC adopted as part of the New Legislative Framework for product rules, accreditation, and market surveillance. - **2012-10-25 - European Standardisation Regulation**: Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 on European standardisation adopted. - **2012-11-08 - Standardisation Request M/511**: Commission issues standardisation request M/511 to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI. - **2014-02-05 - European Parliament Position**: Position of the European Parliament of 5 February 2014 (not yet published in the Official Journal) during the recast procedure. - **2014-02-20 - Council Decision on Recast LVD**: Council decision of 20 February 2014 during the recast procedure. - **2014-02-26 - LVD Recast Adopted**: Directive 2014/35/EU adopted on 26 February 2014. - **2014-02-26 - EMC Directive Recast Adopted**: Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive recast) adopted on 26 February 2014. - **2014-03-29 - LVD Recast Published**: Directive 2014/35/EU published in the Official Journal (29 March 2014). - **2014-04-18 - LVD Recast Entry into Force**: Directive 2014/35/EU entered into force on 18 April 2014 (as referenced in the LVD Guidelines timeline). - **2016-04-19 - Transposition Deadline**: Member States must adopt and publish national measures necessary to comply with key provisions of Directive 2014/35/EU by 19 April 2016. - **2016-04-20 - Application Date & Old Directive Repealed**: Directive 2014/35/EU applies from 20 April 2016; Directive 2006/95/EC is repealed with effect from the same date. - **2018-08-01 - LVD Guidelines Published**: Guidelines on the application of Directive 2014/35/EU published (August 2018 edition). - **2019-06-20 - Market Surveillance Regulation Adopted**: Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products adopted on 20 June 2019. - **2019-10-01 - Interim Evaluation Study Published**: Interim evaluation study of the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU published (October 2019). - **2019-11-26 - Harmonised Standards Decision (2019/1956) Adopted**: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1956 adopted on harmonised standards drafted in support of Directive 2014/35/EU. - **2019-11-27 - Harmonised Standards Decision (2019/1956) Published**: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1956 published in the Official Journal (27 November 2019). - **2020-04-19 - Mutual Recognition Regulation Applies**: Regulation (EU) 2019/515 on mutual recognition applies from 19 April 2020. - **2021-05-27 - Standards Withdrawal Date**: Date of withdrawal referenced for a harmonised standard in the harmonised standards decision timeline extraction (27 May 2021). - **2021-07-01 - LVD Evaluation SWD Published**: Staff working document: evaluation of the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU published (July 2021). - **2022-05-05 - Harmonised Standards Update Adopted (2022/713)**: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/713 (amending Decision (EU) 2019/1956) adopted (Done at Brussels, 5 May 2022). - **2022-05-10 - Harmonised Standards Update Published**: Harmonised standards update published (Legislation date 10 May 2022) for the Decision amending (EU) 2019/1956. - **2022-06-29 - Blue Guide 2022 Published**: Commission Notice 2022/C 247/01 (The ‘Blue Guide’ on the implementation of EU product rules 2022) published on 29 June 2022. - **2023-11-10 - Harmonised Standards Update Applies (2022/713)**: Certain provisions of Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/713 apply from 10 November 2023 (as reflected in the Official Journal issue timeline metadata). - **2024-04-19 - Harmonised Standards Update Adopted (2024/1198)**: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1198 adopted (Done at Brussels, 19 April 2024), amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2723 on harmonised standards for electrical equipment. - **2024-10-30 - Harmonised Standards Update Adopted (2024/2764)**: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2764 adopted (Done at Brussels, 30 October 2024), amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2723 on harmonised standards for electrical equipment. - **2024-10-31 - Harmonised Standards Update Published (2024/2764)**: Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2764 published in the Official Journal on 31 October 2024. - **2025-07-16 - Harmonised Standards Update Adopted (2025/1457)**: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1457 adopted (of 16 July 2025), amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2723 on harmonised standards for electrical equipment. - **2025-07-22 - Harmonised Standards Update Adopted (2025/1488)**: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1488 adopted (Done at Brussels, 22 July 2025), amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2723 on harmonised standards for electrical equipment. - **2025-07-23 - Harmonised Standards Update Published (2025/1488)**: Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1488 published in the Official Journal on 23 July 2025. - **2025-10-24 - Harmonised Standards Update Applies (2024/1198)**: Point (1) of Annex I of Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1198 applies from 24 October 2025. - **2026-04-30 - Harmonised Standards Update Applies (2024/2764)**: Point (1) of the Annex of Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2764 applies from 30 April 2026. - **2027-01-18 - Harmonised Standards Update Applies (2025/1457)**: Point (1) of the Annex of Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1457 applies from 18 January 2027. - **2027-01-23 - Harmonised Standards Update Applies (2025/1488)**: Point (1) of the Annex of Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1488 applies from 23 January 2027. --- [Privacy Policy](https://www.sorena.io/privacy) | [Terms of Use](https://www.sorena.io/terms-of-use) | [DMCA](https://www.sorena.io/dmca) | [About Us](https://www.sorena.io/about-us) (c) 2026 Sorena AB (559573-7338). 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