CE marking of IT Equipment outside the scope of the "low voltage directive"

Hello,

Much electrical equipment in Europe is covered by the "low voltage directive" (LVD,

). When an under the LVD harmonized standard is applicable to your product, you can use this standard to show compliance with the essential requirements of the LVD (for example EN60950 for ITE). Together with other directives like the EMC directive, and when applicable the R&TTE directive, one can fulfill the requirements for "CE marking".

What to do when equipment is not covered by the LVD because the supply voltage is below 50V (and therefore outside the scope of the LVD)? The equipment is not indirectly covered by the LVD via the R&TTE directive and is also outside the scope of the "machinery directive".

Is such equipment covered by the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD)? If so, it would be difficult to show compliance as there are no harmonized standards under this directive for 24V supplied ITE.

Is it allowed to use the LVD (though my supply voltage is outside the scope) and use EN60950 to "show" compliance with regards to product safety, or is there a complete other solution?

Your input is highly appreciated.

Best regards,

Wim PA3DJS