M/568 - Smartphones - ecall
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION of 2.10.2020 on a standardisation request to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute as regards hand-held mobile phones in support of Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council in conjunction with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/320
Mandate M/568 requests the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) to develop standards for hand-held mobile phones to support the implementation of Directive 2014/53/EU and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/320. The focus is on ensuring the integration and compatibility of eCall emergency call functionality within smartphones. The mandate aims to standardize technical requirements to enhance the safety features of mobile devices across the EU, facilitating rapid emergency response and compliance with relevant EU legislation on radio equipment.
Purpose
The mandate M/568 aims to support the implementation of Directive 2014/53/EU concerning radio equipment by ensuring that hand-held mobile phones (smartphones) are equipped with eCall functionality. eCall is an emergency call system intended to automatically alert emergency services in case of road accidents, improving response times and potentially saving lives. The mandate ensures smartphones comply with relevant safety and interoperability requirements aligned with EU regulations.
Standardisation request
This mandate requests the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) to develop and establish harmonised standards for hand-held mobile phones, specifically focusing on enabling eCall capabilities. The request is aimed at aligning smartphone technical specifications and operational requirements with the provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/320. ETSI is tasked with defining the protocols, interfaces, and technical criteria necessary for the implementation and consistent functioning of eCall on mobile devices.
Expected deliverables
The expected deliverables from this mandate include:
- Harmonised European standards for smartphones that incorporate eCall functionality.
- Technical specifications detailing compliance criteria for mobile phone manufacturers.
- Guidelines ensuring interoperability of eCall services across different networks and devices in the EU.
- Documentation to support conformity assessment and market surveillance aligned with the directive and the delegated regulation.
Context
The mandate responds to EU efforts to enhance road safety through digital technologies by integrating emergency call systems into everyday mobile devices. Directive 2014/53/EU regulates radio equipment to ensure both safety and interoperability within the EU single market. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/320 specifies technical details for eCall in motor vehicles; this mandate extends such requirements to hand-held mobile phones to complement vehicle-based systems. Standardisation facilitates harmonised implementation across member states, enabling seamless emergency response capability EU-wide.
The standardisation work covers hand-held mobile phones, specifically smartphones, in relation to the implementation of eCall functionality to support compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/320.
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A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/568 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION of 2.10.2020 on a standardisation request to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute as regards hand-held mobile phones in support of Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council in conjunction with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/320". COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION of 2.10.2020 on a standardisation request to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute as regards hand-held mobile phones in support of Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council in conjunction with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/320 There are 0 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.