Compliance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, an obligation within the framework of CE marking

The CE marking is a prerequisite for placing equipment on the market in the European Union. Affixed to a product, the CE marking certifies that it complies with all applicable directives and regulations
to which it is subject

CE marking is a prerequisite for the placing on the market of equipment in the European Union.
Affixed to a product, the CE marking certifies that it complies with all directives applicable to it, i.e. it meets the essential requirements set by these same "new approach" directives.

Find online on the website europa.eu the Directive 2006/42/EC and download its application guide.

Scope of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

Machines; interchangeable equipment; safety components; lifting accessories; chains, cables, and straps; removable mechanical transmission devices; quasi-machines.

Various equipment is excluded from this scope. For example: means of transport by air, water, rail network, firearms, electrical and electronic products covered by the Low Voltage Directive, machines for nuclear use, etc.

A set of equipment designed or intended to be equipped with a drive system other than human or animal force applied directly, composed of parts or components linked together, at least one of which is mobile, and which are assembled solidly for a specific application

What is a machine?

The Machinery Directive can be applied in addition to other directives

The"Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC establishes Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSR)

Known as a "new approach" directive, the machinery directive defines essential requirements and different procedures to demonstrate compliance.
The EHSRs are divided into two categories:

• common requirements for all machines in terms of general product safety.
• additional requirements applicable to machines with specific risks or related to particular operating constraints

HSL - List of harmonized standards

Why Choose the Emitech Group?

To validate safety objectives, in addition to the electrical risk directly governed by the "Machinery" Directive, it includes EMC requirements and mechanical requirements, fire resistance, chemical risk, radiation, etc., even though the EMC and Low Voltage Directives do not apply. The expertise of our EMC and electrical safety laboratories is an additional asset at your service for obtaining your CE marking.
Our Radio laboratories and our Notified Body under the RED directive are involved as a complement if your equipment is concerned.

A single point of contact for comprehensive service!

Our technical and regulatory assistance is available from the study phase to the market launch of your equipment