Is testing the electrical safety of my products mandatory? January 24, 2019 11:35 The Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) applies to most electrical appliances we use in our daily lives. The directive stipulates that electrical equipment can only be placed on the market if it does not endanger the safety of persons, pets or other equipment and goods. The resulting electrical safety tests are mandatory for products with CE marking that fall within the scope of this directive. Tweet