Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on machinery, a revised version of the existing Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC, came into force on July 19, 2023 and will be mandatory for manufacturers, importers and distributors of machinery from January 20, 2027, when it will replace and definitively repeal the Directive. This change represents a milestone in the European Union's regulatory framework, aimed at strengthening the safety of machinery and the competitiveness of the industrial sector.
This Regulation introduces substantial modifications that respond to both technological advances and growing safety requirements in sectors such as construction and mining machinery, where regulatory compliance is essential to ensure safe and efficient operating conditions. In order to provide greater legal certainty and facilitate the practical application of the standard, the new regulation clarifies the definitions of “machine” and “partly completed machinery”, key concepts with essential legal and practical implications. This provides clear criteria that enable manufacturers, distributors and users to better understand their obligations and responsibilities within the legal framework.
In this sixth article of the series dedicated to the new Machinery Regulation, we delve into the difference between machines and partly completed machines, highlighting the specific requirements that partly completed machines must meet in terms of certification and documentation. Understanding these differences is essential for manufacturers and assemblers, ensuring not only regulatory compliance, but also the safety and functionality of equipment on construction sites and in mines.
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