Important information regarding the validity of existing EU type approval certificates issued in accordance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC when the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 comes into effect.
With the continuous upgrading of global machinery industry standards, the new EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 will officially replace the original Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC on January 20, 2027. This regulation replacement is not only a compliance challenge but also an important opportunity for machinery manufacturing enterprises exporting to the EU to optimize their product safety system. At this critical transition stage, enterprises need to accurately grasp the rules of certificate validity and complete compliance gap analysis. Choosing a third-party testing and certification agency with professional strength becomes the core guarantee for smoothly passing the regulatory transition period. CCL, with its authoritative qualifications, technological expertise, and full process service advantages, has become the preferred partner for enterprises to cope with regulatory changes and achieve compliance in going global.
1、 Analysis of Key Points of Regulations: Certificate Validity and Compliance Requirements
Regarding the use of certificates after January 19, 2027, manufacturers holding EU type approval certificates issued under the old Directive (2006/42/EC) can continue to use them if they meet the following conditions:
This machine complies with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSR) as modified and added to Annex III of the European Union Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, compared to Annex I of Directive 2006/42/EC
No modifications have been made to the approved and certified models
Based on existing technology, the machine continues to comply with the applicable Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSR) in Appendix III of the European Union Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
To ensure compliance as mentioned above, manufacturers should conduct a 'gap analysis'.
In this gap analysis, a specialized evaluation must be conducted on the modified and newly added Basic Health and Safety Requirements (EHSR) in Appendix III of the European Union Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230:
