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+title: "RED-DA Compliant Matter devices with ESP-ZeroCode"
+date: "2025-12-08"
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+summary: "In this blog we will introduce how combining the Espressif RED-DA compliance framework along with the ESP ZeroCode platform can help accelerate your product development"
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+
+With the EU **Radio Equipment Directive Delegated Act (RED‑DA)** now in effect, all radio equipment placed on the EU market must meet the mandatory cybersecurity and update requirements defined in **EN 18031**.
+
+Espressif has integrated RED‑DA support into the **ESP‑ZeroCode** platform, enabling developers and product teams to generate **Matter firmware and a RED‑DA‑oriented documentation package in one step**. This integration reduces manual work, simplifies technical documentation, and accelerates time‑to‑market for EU‑bound Matter devices.
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+ As with all RED‑DA workflows, the **end‑product manufacturer** remains responsible for the final Declaration of Conformity and for ensuring that the complete device (hardware + firmware + cloud/backend) meets the applicable EN 18031 requirements.
+{{< /alert >}}
+
+
+## What’s new: Integrated RED‑DA support in ESP‑ZeroCode
+
+ESP‑ZeroCode now delivers a **RED‑DA documentation starter package** alongside the generated device firmware:
+
+- **Pre‑filled compliance templates**  
+  Espressif provides documentation aligned with EN 18031 and our RED‑DA guidance, including:
+  - Platform‑level security features and defaults  
+  - Network stack and secure update mechanisms  
+  - Standard technical specifications for the ESP‑ZeroCode Matter platform  
+
+- **Documentation structured for final use**  
+  The package is organized to match typical RED‑DA technical documentation expectations, so it can be:
+  - Used directly for **self‑assessment and Declaration of Conformity**, or  
+  - Used as input for **Approved Testing Laboratories (ATLs) or Notified Bodies**, when needed  
+
+With this integration, developers no longer have to assemble the technical file from scratch. **Platform‑level conformance** is captured by Espressif’s pre‑filled content, while the manufacturer completes the remaining device‑specific sections as part of their normal product documentation flow.
+
+## How the integration works
+
+### Pre‑filled compliance templates
+
+The templates provided via ESP‑ZeroCode are derived from Espressif’s RED‑DA documentation framework described in **RED‑DA Compliance Part 2** and prepared in collaboration with **Brightsight**:
+
+- Based on **EN 18031** mappings for Article 3(3)(d)/(e)/(f), where applicable  
+- Include:
+  - Platform security configuration and defaults  
+  - Secure communication and cryptography settings  
+  - OTA / secure update capabilities  
+
+These templates serve as a **starting point** for the final technical documentation package expected by Market Surveillance Authorities and Notified Bodies.
+
+### Product‑specific inputs by the manufacturer
+
+The end‑product manufacturer augments the templates with device‑specific information to complete the technical file. Typical additions include:
+
+- Detailed device description and intended use  
+- Target user group and installation environment  
+- Mechanical design and PCB schematics  
+- Power, radio, and enclosure details  
+- Application‑level behavior and any customizations that may affect security or privacy  
+
+This ensures that the documentation accurately reflects the **actual device, operational environment, and manufacturing setup**, while still leveraging Espressif’s platform‑level content.
+
+### Documentation delivered with firmware
+
+ESP‑ZeroCode exports both the **production‑ready Matter firmware** and the **RED‑DA documentation starter package** in one step:
+
+- The package includes Espressif’s pre‑filled sections for the ESP‑ZeroCode platform and the device type configured based on the connectivity as well as the SoC chosen
+- Placeholders and headings make it clear where manufacturers should add their own product details  
+- Once completed, the package can be used for:
+  - RED‑DA **self‑declaration** (Declaration of Conformity issued by the manufacturer), or  
+  - Submissions to an **ATL or Notified Body**, when a formal third‑party assessment is preferred or required  
+
+## Workflow: From device design to RED‑DA‑oriented package
+
+1. Select or customize a device template in ESP‑ZeroCode.  
+2. Configure Matter device using the standard ESP‑ZeroCode workflow.  
+3. Check the **EU RED-DA** checkbox in the ESP-ZeroCode Benfits page.  
+{{< figure
+    default=true
+    src="./img/esp-zerocode-benefits.webp"
+    caption="ESP-ZeroCode Benefits"
+>}}
+1. Complete product‑specific sections in the provided templates as part of your internal documentation process.  
+{{< figure
+    default=true
+    src="./img/esp-zerocode-red-da-details.webp"
+    caption="ESP-ZeroCode RED-DA Product Details"
+>}}
+
+1. Use the completed package for RED‑DA self‑assessment or as input to an ATL/Notified Body, and proceed to Matter ecosystem certification if applicable.
+
+This integrated workflow reduces manual documentation work and provides a clear, unified path toward EU compliance.
+
+## Benefits for developers and product teams
+
+Espressif’s integrated solution provides concrete advantages for **any developer building Matter devices for the EU market**:
+
+- **Single‑step delivery** of firmware + RED‑DA documentation starter package  
+- **Reduced manual effort** in preparing technical files  
+- **Clear responsibility split**  
+  - Espressif: platform‑level documentation and security configuration  
+  - Manufacturer: product‑specific details and final conformity decision  
+- **Faster EU market entry** with pre‑validated platform documentation  
+- **Confidence in security and interoperability**: templates incorporate Espressif’s EN 18031‑aligned safeguards at the platform level  
+- **Simplified scaling across multiple device variants** without repeating core platform compliance work  
+- **Accessible for teams of any size**, from solo developers to larger organizations  
+
+This approach allows teams to focus on **innovation and differentiation**, while Espressif provides a strong regulatory foundation at the platform level.
+
+## Example use case
+
+A team building a Matter‑enabled smart light for the EU market can:
+
+1. Use **ESP‑ZeroCode** to configure the smart light profile and select an appropriate Matter device template.  
+2. Generate the **firmware + RED‑DA documentation starter package**.  
+3. Add product‑specific information such as **manufacturer details, PCB schematics, operational environment, and model identifiers** into the templates.  
+4. Use this package for **RED‑DA self‑declaration** or as input to an ATL / Notified Body, depending on their chosen compliance pathway.  
+
+The result: faster launch, reduced engineering effort, and RED‑DA‑oriented Matter devices with minimal manual documentation work.
+
+## Conclusion
+
+By integrating RED‑DA support into **ESP‑ZeroCode**, Espressif provides a streamlined, end‑to‑end path for Matter device development targeting the EU market. Developers and product teams can now generate **firmware and RED‑DA‑aligned documentation together**.
+
+This unified approach reduces engineering effort, minimizes compliance risk, and accelerates time‑to‑market for secure, interoperable, and EU‑ready Matter devices.
+
+---
+
+## Further reading
+
+- Explore **ESP‑ZeroCode**:  
+  <https://zerocode.espressif.com>  
+
+- Read Espressif’s **RED‑DA guides**:  
+  - Part 1 – *RED‑DA (EN 18031) Certification Compliance: What You Need to Know*  
+    <https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2025/04/esp32-red-da-en18031-compliance-guide/>  
+  - Part 2 – *RED‑DA Compliance (Part 2): Espressif’s Platform Support, Templates, and Pathways for Conformity*  
+    <https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2025/07/esp32-red-da-en18031-compliance-guide-part2/>  
+