Basic principles for the application of the new Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230

Economic operators in the machinery sector should find out about the changes in good time, as the new requirements take time to implement. The workshop will present the content of the EU Machinery Regulation, particularly with regard to the changes compared to the current Machinery Directive.
The focus will be on implementing the amended requirements in practice.

Topics

• What is changing in the general regulations for machinery?
• What new safety requirements have been added?
• How do I carry out the steps for CE marking?
• What needs to be added to the risk assessment?
• Which technical documents must be documented as proof of conformity?
• What are the new regulations for the operating/assembly instructions?
• What must the new EU declaration of conformity look like?
• What information must the machine marking contain?
• What cross-relationships exist with other EU regulations such as the AI Regulation, Cybersecurity Regulation and General Product Safety Regulation?

Background:

The workshop is part of the event series "Success factors for international competitiveness", which is offered as part of the Enterprise Europe Network.

SMEs are an irreplaceable pillar of the European economy. To ensure that they remain competitive in an international environment, the Enterprise Europe Network has been commissioned by the European Commission to raise companies' awareness of the necessary success factors.

What you can expect from the workshop

The workshop will give you a comprehensive overview of the new EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 and the amended requirements compared to the current EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

These include the obligations of manufacturers, importers and distributors, as well as the conformity assessment procedures. There are also new and amended requirements with regard to machinery safety, such as cyber security.

In addition to the presentations, participants will have the opportunity to ask and discuss their questions.

Focus

• Overview of the new Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
• Cross-references to other relevant EU directives and regulations
• Changes compared to the previous regulations are presented pragmatically
• Checklist on the procedure for converting from the Machinery Directive to the Machinery Regulation in your own company

Benefits

• Timely preparation for new legal requirements
• Overview of new legal regulations
• Practical tips for implementation

Target group

All groups of persons and companies that manufacture, design, have manufactured or trade in machinery or associated products:

• Manufacturers
• importers
• dealers
• Inventors and patent holders
• Start-ups and business founders

The workshop is suitable for different functions in companies, e.g:

• Development and design
• product management
• management
• purchasing
• Quality management
• Sales and after-sales service