Safety

Machine safety under the EU Machinery Regulation: risk assessment, CE conformity and safe machinery.

For machines placed on the market after 20 January 2027, the requirements of the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 shall apply. Accordingly, such machines must be accompanied by an EU Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the Machinery Regulation.

The Machinery Regulation defines the safety requirements for machinery to ensure the protection of persons who operate, maintain, or work near machines. It replaces the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and establishes the legal framework for the placing on the market, putting into service, and safe operation of machinery within the European Union.