Technology International (Europe) Ltd

NEW Machinery Directive

On the 29th December 2009 the current European Machinery Directive (98/37/EC) will be replaced by the 'New' Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC). There will be no transition period where both the old and new directives are applicable. All apparatus that falls within the scope of the Machinery Directive and is placed on the market on or after 29th December 2009 will need to conform to the new regulations from that date onwards.

The change applies to both new and existing products. If a manufacturer intends to continue placing a product on the market within Europe beyond the 29th December, 2009, they must demonstrate that it meets the requirements of the new Machinery Directive, even if it was previously declared to be in conformity with the old regulations.

Compliance Documentation, such as Technical Files, Declarations of Conformity and Declarations of Incorporation for products certified under the old Machinery Directive (98/37/EC) will need to be updated to meet the requirements of the new regulations.

In certain cases where a product has been declared in conformity with the old regulation using a 'special attestation process', such as an EC Type Examination by a Notified Body, a formal update process must be completed in order to show compliance to the new Machinery Directive.

Technology International Support for the NEW Machinery Directive

With no transition period between the old and new Directives, it is vitally important that Manufacturers begin preparing for the change in regulations as soon as possible. Under the terms of the regulations it is acceptable for Manufacturers to begin assessing their products against the requirements of the new Directive, so that all the necessary evidence of conformity is prepared and available by the 29th December 2009.

Technology International (Europe) Limited has over twenty years experience of providing regulatory compliance services to a broad range of customers and industries and is supporting a significant number of Manufacturers' efforts to comply with the new Machinery Directive. Technology International (Europe) Limited provides a range of services, from providing guidance on the requirements of the new directive to helping manufacturers ensure that their products meet these requirements and preparing the necessary compliance documentation. As a UK government appointed Notified Body for the Machinery Directive, Technology International (Europe) Limited can also undertake special attestation procedures including EC Type Examinations.

Frequently Asked Questions on the NEW Machinery Directive

For further information on the changes to the Machinery Directive please visit our Frequently Asked Machinery Directive Questions page, or to discuss how Technology International could provide your organisation with support and help ensure the requirements of the new Directive are met, please contact us.