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Valid from 2027

Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230

The Machinery Regulation replaces the existing Machinery Directive.

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Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230

What does the Machinery Regulation regulate?

Focus on cybersecurity

Progressive developments in the field of machinery and automation have made it necessary to revise the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, which is still in force. In particular, the Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 sets out new requirements for protection against external attacks (cyber security) and for autonomous systems, such as AI systems (artificial intelligence).

To ensure that essential health and safety requirements are reliably met, systems, machines and safety components may only be placed on the market in the European Union if they comply with the requirements of Machinery Regulation 2023/1230.

When will the Machinery Regulation come into force?

Validity and transition of the new regulation

  • The currently valid Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC will be replaced by the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on 20 January 2027. The Machinery Directive will cease to apply from this date.
  • There is no provision for a transition period in which both sets of regulations (Machinery Directive and Machinery Regulation) are applicable and valid in parallel. This is therefore a cut-off date regulation.
  • Machinery placed on the market up to and including 19 January 2027 must comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Machinery placed on the market from 20 January 2027 must meet the requirements of Machinery Regulation 2023/1230.

  • Economic operators (e.g. distributors, manufacturers, operators, authorised representatives, dealers and importers) are recommended to familiarise themselves with the requirements of the Machinery Directive 2023/1230 in good time.

    TÜV NORD can support you in carrying out the conformity assessment procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Machinery Regulation.

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The most important changes

  • New security requirements to protect against external attacks (cyber security)
  • New safety requirements for autonomous systems, including artificial intelligence
  • New categorisation of machinery from Annex IV (2006/42/EC). Depending on the categorisation in the new Annex IA or Annex IB (2023/1230), different conformity assessment procedures may apply.
  • The current Annex I (2006/42/EC) has been revised and will become the new Annex III (2023/1230).
  • For professional applications, digital operating and assembly instructions are permitted, as are digital declarations of conformity or declarations of incorporation. For non-professional applications, safety instructions must continue to be provided in paper form.

Would you like to find out more about the Machinery Directive? Get in touch.

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More security – stronger market position

Companies that document their voluntary commitment to greater safety with independent testing by neutral experts secure competitive advantages: For example, a type certificate from TÜV NORD strengthens confidence in a product and sets it apart from competing products.

In addition, our experts are at your side for all topics relating to the Machinery Ordinance. In practical information events, we also explain the key requirements of the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 and the new cyber security requirements.