Machinery Directive

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State of play

The 2023 Machinery Regulation was adopted and published in the Official Journal of the EU on 29 June 2023. It will replace the Machinery Directive and better covers new technologies and their impact on safety, such as Artificial Intelligence and robotics.

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Legislation

This section contains an all-encompassing collection of EU legislation relevant to machinery placed on the European market. This includes the legal text of the 2023 Machinery Regulation, as well as evaluations, studies, guidelines, policy documents related to standardisation, and more. The database contains the most recent publications but also allows you to go back in time.

The documents set out updated safety requirements to reflect technological progress, including aspects related to automation, digital control systems, and cybersecurity. They define the roles and responsibilities of manufacturers and other economic operators, ensuring that machinery is safe throughout its lifecycle. The listed documents support a harmonised approach to product safety while enabling innovation and the free circulation of compliant machinery across the EU.

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1. Legal texts 2

2. Commission communications 1

3. Studies and reports 1

4. FAQ and guidelines 2

5. Other publications

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6. Standardisation 3