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Check whether your machine appears in Annex I, Part A or Part B.
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From 20 January 2027 the Machinery Regulation replaces the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. As a regulation, it applies directly in all Member States. Machinery placed on the market from that date must comply with it.
| Topic | Directive 2006/42/EC | Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 |
|---|---|---|
| Legal form | Transposed into national law | Directly applicable |
| High-risk machinery | Annex IV | Annex I, Part A (Notified Body always) and Part B (self-assessment only with full harmonised standards) |
| Instructions | Paper | Digital allowed; paper free of charge on request at purchase; safety information on paper for consumer products |
| Digital risks | Not addressed | Protection against corruption and cybersecurity of safety functions |
| Self-evolving behaviour | Not addressed | Safety components and machinery with embedded systems with fully or partially self-evolving behaviour listed in Annex I, Part A |
| Substantial modification | Not defined | Defined; the person making it takes on the manufacturer's obligations |
Check whether your machine appears in Annex I, Part A or Part B.
Add digital and cybersecurity risks to safety functions.
New legal references in the DoC and instructions, digital instruction format.
EC type-examination certificates issued under the Directive remain valid until they expire (Article 52(2)); plan new assessments under the Regulation before then.
From 20 January 2027. Until then, machinery is placed on the market under Directive 2006/42/EC.
Machinery placed on the market before 20 January 2027 under the Directive may remain in the supply chain. Machinery placed on the market from that date must comply with the Regulation.
Yes, but the manufacturer must provide a paper copy free of charge on request at the time of purchase, and safety information for non-professional users must be supplied on paper.
For Annex I machinery.
What to update for 2027.
Route planning.
Note: This guide provides general information about EU product legislation, not legal advice. Check the current legal texts on EUR-Lex for your product. Last reviewed 5 October 2026.
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