Starting today, companies in the machinery industry can visit a new, central website for everything they need to know about the European Machinery Regulation. This legislation, which enters into force on Jan. 20, 2027, replaces the current Machinery Directive and brings significant changes. The new rules are specifically aimed at improving safety, especially when integrating new technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics and software. The website www.platform-machineverordening.nl provides practical support and up-to-date information to help companies prepare for the new requirements.
The European Machinery Regulation expands the definition of "machinery" to include digital components and software with safety functions. Additional conformity assessments apply to high-risk machinery. In addition, instructions and declarations of conformity can now also be made available digitally. The changes are necessary because the current Machinery Directive does not provide sufficient guarantees for safety in a rapidly changing technological environment.
The new website helps companies make a smooth transition to the Machinery Ordinance. Visitors will find here:
The transition period until 2027 offers companies the opportunity to take timely measures. Both large and small companies can use the website to discover which steps are relevant to them.
The website was developed by the Taskforce Communication Machine Regulation, a collaboration of, among others, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, RAI Association, TNO, NEN, FME, Waternet, Koninklijke Metaalunie, DSC and other key partners. Thanks to this cooperation, the website offers objective and practice-oriented information.
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Visit www.platform-machineverordening.nl for comprehensive information and practical tools. Read the latest updates and find out how your company can prepare for these important changes.