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Machinery Directive Consulting Service
We offer a comprehensive technical and regulatory consulting service to ensure that machines and plants comply with the current Machinery Directive and related regulations. Our goal is to support your company in bringing safe, compliant, and properly documented products to the market.
What is the Machinery Directive
The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (implemented in Italy with Legislative Decree 17/2010) defines the essential safety requirements that every machine must meet before being placed on the European market.
It includes key aspects such as:
- Safe and reliable design
- Risk assessment and reduction
- User manuals and operating instructions
- Technical file and CE marking
- Compliance procedures and self-certification
Upcoming New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
Starting from January 20, 2027, the Machinery Directive will be officially replaced by the new Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, introducing significant changes for manufacturers, importers, and distributors.
What Changes?
- Clearer obligations for economic operators (manufacturers, importers, distributors)
- Specific requirements for software, digital systems, and artificial intelligence
- New obligations regarding machine cybersecurity
- Possibility to provide manuals and documentation in digital format
- Revision of the list of machines subject to mandatory conformity assessment
What It Means for Your Company
Anyone placing machines on the market will need to adapt to the new regulatory framework.
- Avoid interruptions in the CE marking process
- Optimize technical documentation according to the new standards
- Reduce the risk of non-compliance or penalties
- Improve product quality and safety
Preparing in advance is a competitive advantage. Don’t wait until the deadline to comply.
How We Can Help You
Technical and regulatory consulting applicable to your product
- Preparation of the Technical File (Annex VII – Sections A and B)
- Drafting of Procedures (Annex VIII and X)
- Risk Assessment (RESS – Annex I)
Preparation of Technical Documentation
- Machine or Plant User Manuals
- Assembly Instructions for Partly Completed Machines
- Customized Procedures for Machine Operators
- Creation of Exploded Views for Spare Parts
Additional Services
- Inspections for used machines or machines predating the Machinery Directive (e.g., Annex V – Legislative Decree 81/08, etc.)
- Training courses on the Machinery Directive and other Directives (e.g., PED, ATEX, etc.)
- Support to your Technical Office for interpreting applicable technical standards for your product
- Assistance in preparing technical documentation for control authorities (SPISAL, MISE, etc.)
- Technical consulting regarding Directives or regulations in non-EU countries (e.g., NR12, SASO, UL, CSA, etc.)
Activities related to product certification under other Directives or Regulations
- PED Directive 2014/68/EU
- ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU
- Regulation (EU) 2017/746
- Regulation (EU) 2017/745 or MDR
- Activities related to the application of specific technical standards (EN 285, EN 13060, EN 554, etc.)
Why Choose Us
- Integrated technical and regulatory approach
- Direct experience across multiple industrial sectors
- Clear and always compliant documentation