Productwise Bitesize brings you a short introduction to the Low
Voltage Directive, a key piece of EU legislation setting out health
and safety standards for electrical equipment.
What is the Low Voltage Directive, to whom does it apply,
and why does it matter? Read on for our key takeaways.
What is it called?
The Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU (also known as the
“LVD”).
What is it about?
The LVD aims to ensure electrical equipment within certain
voltage limits complies with essential health and safety standards.
It harmonises electrical equipment regulations across the single
market, covering all safety aspects of electrical equipment and not
just the electrical risks. In doing so, the LVD outlines a set of
health and safety objectives to address the electrical, mechanical
and chemical hazards related to the use of electrical equipment, as
well as covering health risks associated with noise, vibration and
ergonomic factors. Professionals involved in the
