Machinery certification
(EU) 2023/1230
The Machinery Regulation will apply from 20 January 2027 and will replace the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
About the Regulation
TimelineTransition datesWhat is changing?Main changes introduced by the RegulationChoice of procedureProcedures by product groupPrepare nowSteps to prepare for the transition
Timeline
| Until 19 January 2027 | 2006/42/EC applies. |
|---|---|
| From 20 January 2027 | (EU) 2023/1230 applies; 2006/42/EC is repealed. |
The Regulation applies directly in the EU. In Türkiye, the national legislation to be published within the framework of the Customs Union is being monitored.
What is changing?
- Conformity assessment procedures are set out in new annexes: Annex VII EU-type examination, Annex VIII conformity to type, Annex IX full quality assurance, Annex X unit verification.
- Products subject to third-party assessment are divided in Annex I into Part A and Part B.
- For Part A products a notified body is mandatory; for Part B, internal production control is possible if harmonised standards have been applied in full.
- Risks of digital origin, such as those relating to control systems, software and systems with self-evolving behaviour, are explicitly covered.
- Instructions for use may be provided in digital format.
Choice of procedure
| Product group | Applicable procedures | Self-declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Annex I Part A | Annex VII + Annex VIII · Annex IX · Annex X | No |
| Annex I Part B — standards applied in full | Annex VI internal production control | Yes |
| Annex I Part B — standards not applied in full | Annex VII + Annex VIII · Annex IX · Annex X | No |
Prepare now
- Determine whether your product is listed in Annex I Part A or Part B.
- Review your technical documentation against Annex IV.
- Add software and control system topics to your risk assessment.
- Plan the renewal of your existing 2006/42/EC certificates.