AI Omnibus and the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
Learn how the AI Omnibus affects the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. Understand CE marking, AI compliance, risk assessment, technical documentation and what manufacturers should prepare before 2027.
Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
Key outcomes and what manufacturers must prepare for now The European Commission’s Machinery Expert Group (MEG) met in April 2026 with significant outcomes for anyone placing machinery on the EU market. This update covers the latest developments on harmonised standards, the official Application Guide, and what your business must have in place before the mandatory...
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ATEX 2014/34/EU Guidelines - January 2026 update
Learn about the new ATEX 2014/34/EU Guidelines effective January 2026, introducing updated interpretations, digital transition aspects, and clarification on trace heaters.
Revision of EN ISO 12100 and Its Role in the New Machinery Regulation
As Europe prepares for the implementation of the new Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, a closely linked development is unfolding: the revision of the foundational machinery safety standard EN ISO 12100. This update is more than a routine revision—it is a strategic realignment, designed to bring the standard in step with the new regulatory framework and...
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Significant advancement in machinery safety
The EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 marks a significant advancement in machinery safety. Discover how these comprehensive measures are paving the way for a safer, more transparent, and technologically advanced machinery landscape in the EU. Read the full article to dive deeper into these transformative changes!
Industrial Control Panels (ICPs) compliance for North America
Industrial control panels (ICPs) are fundamental in operating machinery and systems in various industrial environments. Ensuring compliance with stringent safety standards during design, manufacturing, installation, and operation is critical to safeguarding personnel, equipment, and facilities while maintaining business continuity.
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC: navigating grey areas
Defining Stand-Alone Machinery, Partly Completed Machinery, and Assemblies under the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. This article delves into the theoretical foundations of these categories and how to define them for CE marking, drawing on the expert approach of Certification Company.
The new machinery regulation is finally approved
After 18 months of negotiations a new machinery regulation is finally approved. The expectation is that the Regulation will enter into force this summer. In this article Certification Company reminds about the main changes that manufacturers and other economic operators should take into account.
CE regulations for switchgear and controlgear cabinets
Are you a manufacturer of switchgear and controlgear cabinets or of machinery in which these kinds of cabinets are installed? And do you have questions about CE regulations? Then read further.
The major changes of the Machinery Regulations
On the 21st of April the proposal text for the new Regulation on Machinery was presented by the European Commission. The main legal changes of the proposal are summarized in this article.
Introduction to the New Machinery Regulation
The Machinery Directive is one of the most vital European product legislative Directives. The current Machinery Directive dates back to 2006. After 15 years, it became high time for a modernization, from both a technological as well as a legal point of view.
The Digital Age and the EC proposal for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Regulation
On 21 April 2021 the European Commission proposed safety rules and actions, focused on Artificial Intelligence, with the purpose of harmonising the AI systems safety rules.
Overview Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC applies to almost every type of machinery, but the compliance procedure is different and depends on type.