Introduction
The Low Voltage Directive (LVD) is a European Union directive that ensures electrical equipment within certain voltage limits provides a high level of protection for European citizens and benefits fully from the single market.
It covers health and safety risks on electrical equipment operating with an input or output voltage of between 50 and 1000 V for alternating current and 75 and 1500 V for direct current.
The LVD applies to a wide range of electrical equipment for both consumer and professional usage, such as household appliances, cables, power supply units, laser equipment, and certain components like fuses.
EU legislation in the electrical sector is important to ensure that health and safety requirements are the same across Europe for products placed on the market. It aims to ensure that only safe consumer products are sold in the EU.
More information
For more information please see the following links:
- Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council - (legislation.gov.uk)
- The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 - (legislation.gov.uk)