Machinery conformity assessment is the essential process that confirms whether a machine meets EU safety and regulatory requirements, allowing manufacturers to legally issue the EU Declaration of Conformity and apply the CE marking.
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What Is Machinery Conformity Assessment?
Conformity assessment is a formal procedure that confirms whether a machine meets the requirements defined in EU legislation—primarily Directive 2006/42/EC and, from 2027, Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. This process is essential for the manufacturer to issue an EU Declaration of Conformity and affix the CE marking.
The assessment involves reviewing the technical documentation and physically inspecting the machine, including its safety functions. The specific procedure depends on the machine type and its associated risk level.
Who Needs Conformity Assessment?
- Manufacturers of new or modified machinery
- Importers and distributors from outside the EU
- Production line integrators
- Entities planning CE certification after structural modifications
Benefits of Machinery Conformity Assessment
- Enhanced safety for end users
- Compliance with EU and national legislation
- Faster time-to-market for new machinery
- Increased trust from business partners
Why Choose GCB?
- Experience from hundreds of conformity assessments
- Expertise in current harmonized standards
- Comprehensive support—from risk analysis to final documentation
- Compliance with Notified Body procedures (for Annex IV machines)
