EU Machinery Directive

The EU Machinery Directive (Directive 2006/42/EC) outlines requirements related to machinery, including safety objectives for design and manufacture, labeling, and conformity assessment procedures. It applies to machinery, safety components, and related products.

• Scope: Covers machinery like e-bikes, power tools, and commercial washing machines, among others.
• Exemptions: Electrical devices under the Low Voltage Directive, household appliances for domestic use, and machinery for fairs or amusement parks.
• Responsibilities: Manufacturers, importers, and distributors must comply with safety and labeling requirements, ensure products carry the CE marking, and keep documentation.
• Non-compliance: Products may be withdrawn or banned if they fail to meet safety standards. Importers and distributors must take corrective measures for non-compliant machinery.