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06.03.2026
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Draft for the supplementation of emergency procedures in the Equipment and Machinery Noise Protection Ordinance

The Regulation (EU) 2024/2747, Regulation (EU) 2024/2748 and Directive (EU) 2024/2749 introduced emergency procedures at the EU level for conformity assessment, presumption of conformity, adoption of...

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04.03.2026
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Designation of technical standards for pressure equipment

The Pressure Equipment Ordinance sets out the essential requirements for pressure equipment. According to the Federal Act on Product Safety and the Pressure Equipment Ordinance, the State Secretariat...

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04.03.2026
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Designation of technical standards for gas appliances

According to the Swiss Federal Law on Product Safety and the Gas Appliances Ordinance, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is authorised to designate technical standards to specify the...

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04.03.2026
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Designation of a technical standard for machines

The Machinery Ordinance sets out fundamental requirements for machinery. According to the Federal Act on Product Safety and the Machinery Ordinance, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)...

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15.01.2026
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Update of the harmonised standard for mains operated gardening shredders and chippers

The Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive) establishes harmonised requirements for machinery. Harmonised standards, published in the Official Journal of the European Union, contain product...

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14.01.2026
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Publication of new and revised harmonised standards for pressure equipment

Directive 2014/68/EU sets harmonised rules for the design, manufacture and conformity assessment of pressure equipment and assemblies with a maximum allowable pressure of over 0.5 bar. With the...

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16.12.2025
Pressure vessels/equipment, machinery and vehicles

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Machinery Ordinance Implementation Act published

In the referenced article number 3228, we informed about the publication of the new Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. It will apply in full and directly in all EU Member States starting from 20...

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25.11.2025
Pressure vessels/equipment, machinery and vehicles

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Amendment of the regulation on the type approval of road vehicles

According to Swiss road traffic law, motor vehicle trailers manufactured in series are subject to type approval. Vehicles and items subject to type approval may only be marketed in the approved...

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30.10.2025
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Amendment of the Equipment and Machinery Noise Protection Ordinance with regard to reporting obligations

The 32nd Ordinance for the Implementation of the Federal Immission Control Act (Equipment and Machinery Noise Protection Ordinance, 32nd BImSchV) establishes regulations for equipment and machinery...

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10.10.2025
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Designation of technical standards for machines

The Machinery Ordinance sets out fundamental requirements for machinery. According to the Federal Product Safety Act and the Machinery Ordinance, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)...

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30.09.2025
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Opening of the consultation on the complete revision of the Machinery Ordinance

From 20 January 2027, the new Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 will apply in the EU, replacing the current Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. It governs the placing on the market, provision on the...

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15.09.2025
Pressure vessels/equipment, machinery and vehicles

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Updated requirements and testing standards for marine equipment published

Directive 2014/90/EU establishes essential requirements for marine equipment, such as lifebuoys and life jackets. In addition to the directive, specific requirements for design, construction and...

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12.09.2025
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New harmonised standards for appliances burning gaseous fuels

The Regulation (EU) 2016/426 stipulates essential requirements for appliances burning gaseous fuels, including their fittings. For these appliances and fittings to be placed on the market, they must...

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01.09.2025
Pressure vessels/equipment, machinery and vehicles
Protective equipment

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Implementation provisions for the emergency procedure for gas appliances and personal protective equipment planned

The regulations (EU) 2024/2747 and (EU) 2024/2748, and directive (EU) 2024/2749 introduced emergency procedures for conformity assessment, presumption of conformity, adoption of common specifications...

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29.08.2025
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Amendment of the Equipment and Machine Noise Protection Ordinance planned

The 32nd Ordinance for the Implementation of the Federal Immission Control Act (Equipment and Machine Noise Protection Ordinance, 32nd BImSchV) applies to equipment and machines falling under the...

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15.08.2025
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Amendment of the harmonised standard for aerators and scarifiers

Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive) sets out harmonised requirements for machinery. Harmonised standards, published in the Official Journal of the European Union, contain product-specific...

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16.07.2025
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Update to the Machinery Safety Regulation

The Machinery Safety Regulation 2010 serves to implement the European Machinery Directive in Austria. An amending regulation has now been published, which primarily serves to update and adapt to...

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06.06.2025
Pressure vessels/equipment, machinery and vehicles
Electrical goods / Batteries
Metrology / calibration, pricing
Ecodesign / energy label / efficiency label
Protective equipment

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Omnibus proposal for the digitalisation of processes and introduction of common specifications

In order to adapt to the current state of the art and enable efficient further development of the EU market, the European Commission has presented drafts to introduce standardised digital processes in...

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09.05.2025
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Designation of technical standards for pressure equipment

In accordance with the Federal Act on Product Safety and the Pressure Equipment Ordinance, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) designates technical standards that specify the basic...

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30.04.2025
Construction products
Pressure vessels/equipment, machinery and vehicles
Electrical goods / Batteries
Product safety and labelling of nonfood articles
Protective equipment

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Formal corrections to the provisions on emergency procedures in the event of an internal market emergency

Regulation (EU) 2024/2747, Regulation (EU) 2024/2748 and Directive (EU) 2024/2749 introduced emergency procedures for conformity assessment, presumption of conformity, adoption of common...

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04.04.2025
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Correction of the EU Machinery Regulation

In the article referenced below, we reported on the publication of the new European Machinery Regulation. A correction to this regulation has now been published, which affects various parts of the...

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01.04.2025
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New technical specifications for (motor)bicycles and e-scooters will soon apply

In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment to the Ordinance on the Technical Requirements for Road Vehicles (VTS), which redefined the categories of motorised bicycles. In addition...

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10.02.2025
Pressure vessels/equipment, machinery and vehicles

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Update of the EU guideline for pressure equipment

Directive 2014/68/EU defines the essential safety requirements for pressure equipment, e.g. pressure cookers, fire extinguishers, heat exchangers and steam boilers. The directive applies to the design...

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04.02.2025
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Publication of harmonised standards for pressure equipment

Directive 2014/68/EU defines harmonised regulations for the design, manufacture and conformity assessment of pressure equipment and assemblies with a maximum permissible pressure of more than 0.5 bar...

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29.01.2025
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Change in requirements for e-scooters and (motor-assisted) bicycles

The Regulation on the Technical Requirements for Road Vehicles (VTS) defines types of vehicles and specifies requirements for them. The amendment to the VTS redefines the requirements for motorcycles...

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17.01.2025
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Designation of technical standards for gas appliances

In accordance with the Federal Act on Product Safety and the Regulation on Gas Appliances, the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is authorised to designate technical standards to...

CH
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03.12.2024
Pressure vessels/equipment, machinery and vehicles

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Update of harmonised standards for appliances burning gaseous fuels

Regulation (EU) 2016/426 lays down essential requirements for appliances burning gaseous fuels, including their equipment. To be made available on the market, these appliances and equipment must first...

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21.11.2024
Pressure vessels/equipment, machinery and vehicles

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Draft amendment to the Machinery Safety Regulation

Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on machinery (EU Machinery Regulation) came into force on 19 July 2023. The EU Machinery Regulation is already partially replacing Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery (EU...

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19.11.2024
Construction products
Pressure vessels/equipment, machinery and vehicles
Electrical goods / Batteries
Product safety and labelling of nonfood articles
Protective equipment

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Introduction of emergency procedures in case of activation of the emergency mode for the internal market

Regulation (EU) 2024/2747 establishes harmonised EU-wide measures to ensure the functioning of the internal market in crisis situations. The aim is to enable the smooth functioning of supply chains...

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29.10.2024
Pressure vessels/equipment, machinery and vehicles

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Designation of technical standards for machines

The Machinery Regulation sets out basic requirements for machinery. These can be specified by technical standards designated by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). Where possible...

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28.10.2024
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Amendment of the Pressure Equipment Act and adoption of a law on non-motor vehicle engines

Regulation (EU) No. 2019/1020 regulates the provisions for market surveillance of products covered by EU harmonisation legislation. Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 sets pollutant emission limits for engines...

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20.09.2024
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Amendment to a harmonised standard for lifting tables

Directive 2006/42/EC defines requirements for machinery. The harmonised standards that can be used for machinery are defined in Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/1586. This Decision will now be amended...

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01.08.2024
Pressure vessels/equipment, machinery and vehicles

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Update of the guideline to the Machinery Directive

In the information letter referenced below, we reported on the publication of the new EU Machinery Regulation. This generally applies from 20.01.2027. A guideline from the European Commission can be...

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30.07.2024
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Amendment to the small electric vehicle regulation planned

The small electric vehicle regulation (eKFV) was published in 2019. It regulates the requirements for so-called small electric vehicles such as Segways or e-scooters so that they are allowed to take...

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30.07.2024
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Designation of technical standards for machines

The Machinery Regulation lays down basic requirements for machinery, which can be specified in designated standards. If the designated standards are applied, it is assumed that the basic requirements...

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16.07.2024
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Draft of the Machinery Implementation Act published

In the information letter referenced below, we provided information on the new EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. It will replace the previous Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC on 20 January 2027...

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16.07.2024
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Designation of technical standards for recreational craft, incomplete recreational craft and components.

The Inland Navigation Regulation lays down basic requirements for recreational craft, incomplete recreational craft, recreational craft undergoing major conversion or components with regard to the...

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24.05.2024
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Transition period for requirements and testing standards for marine equipment ends soon

In the article referenced below, we reported on the entry into force of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1158 on design, construction and performance requirements and testing standards for marine...

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17.05.2024
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Adaptation of harmonised standards for various categories of machinery

Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive) establishes harmonised requirements for machinery. Harmonised standards, which are published in the Official Journal of the European Union, contain product...

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07.05.2024
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Amendment and corrigendum to harmonised standards for electric motor-operated hand-held tools

Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive) establishes harmonised requirements for machinery. This also includes electric motor-operated hand-held tools. Safety requirements are defined for these...

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06.05.2024
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Updating harmonised standards for small watercraft

Directive 2013/53/EU lays down harmonised requirements for the design, manufacture and free movement of recreational craft and personal watercraft, including their components, in the EU. To be made...

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12.02.2024
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Name of technical standards for gas appliances

In accordance with the Federal Act on Product Safety and the Regulation on Gas Appliances, the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is authorised to designate technical standards to...

CH
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17.01.2024
Pressure vessels/equipment, machinery and vehicles

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Harmonised standards for appliances burning gaseous fuels

Regulation (EU) 2016/426 lays down harmonised essential requirements for appliances burning gaseous fuels, including their equipment. To be made available on the market, these appliances must first...

EU
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17.01.2024
Pressure vessels/equipment, machinery and vehicles

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Updating harmonised standards for small watercraft

Directive 2013/53/EU lays down harmonised requirements for the design, manufacture and free movement of recreational craft and personal watercraft, including their components, in the EU. To be made...

EU
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28.11.2023
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Amendments to the Machinery Regulation

The Machinery Regulation (MaschV) governs the placing on the market and market surveillance for machines that fall under the EU Machinery Directive. The amendment is a change with regard to conformity...

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20.09.2023
Pressure vessels/equipment, machinery and vehicles

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Updated requirements and testing standards for marine equipment

Directive 2014/90/EU defines requirements for marine equipment such as lifebuoys and lifejackets. Specific design, construction and performance requirements and testing standards will be defined to...

EU
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20.09.2023
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Adoption of technical standards for machinery

The basic health and safety requirements are defined for machines in the EU Machine Directive (Directive 2006/42/EC). They are specified with technical standards. If the technical standards are...

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23.08.2023
Pressure vessels/equipment, machinery and vehicles

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Designation of technical standards for recreational craft, incomplete recreational craft and components

The Inland Navigation Regulation lays down basic requirements for recreational craft, incomplete recreational craft, recreational craft undergoing major conversion or components with regard to the...

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22.08.2023
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Harmonized standards for machinery

Product group concerned: machinery Basic act: Directive 2006/42/EG Standards concerned: The references of the harmonized standards for machinery published in support of Directive 2006/42/EC can be...

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14.07.2023
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New EU Machine Regulation published

The EU has published a new Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. It will replace the previous Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and will thus apply directly and without the need for transposition in all...

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16.02.2023
Pressure vessels/equipment, machinery and vehicles

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Designation of technical standards for machines

The basic health and safety requirements are defined for machines in the EU Machine Directive (Directive 2006/42/EC). They are specified with technical standards. If the technical standards are...

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28.11.2022
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Designation of technical standards for pressure equipment

In the Federal Product Safety Act it is stated that the responsible Federal Office shall designate technical standards specifying basic health and safety requirements for pressure equipment. If such...

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06.10.2022
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Harmonised standards for pressure equipment

Product group concerned: Pressure equipment Basic act: Directive 2014/68/EU Standards concerned: EN 13480-2:2017/A3:2018 EN 13480-2:2017/A1:2018 EN 13480-2:2017/A2:2018 EN 13480-2:2017/A7:2020 EN...

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06.10.2022
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Harmonised standards for pressure equipment

Product group concerned: Pressure equipment Basic act: Directive 2014/68/EU Standards concerned: EN 13480-2:2017/A1:2018 EN 13480-2:2017/A2:2018 EN 13480-2:2017/A3:2018 EN 13480-2:2017/A7:2020 EN...

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29.06.2022
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Harmonised standards for recreational craft

Product group concerned: Recreational craft Basic act: Directive 2013/53/EU Standards concerned: EN ISO 8666:2020/A11:2021 EN 15609:2021 EN ISO 11592-2:2021 Publication: 29.06.2022

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16.05.2022
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Designation of technical standards for machines

The basic health and safety requirements are defined for machines in the EU Machine Directive (Directive 2006/42/EC). They are specified with technical standards. If the technical standards are...

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20.04.2022
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Harmonised standards for machinery

Product group concerned: Machinery Basic act: Directive 2006/42/EG Standards concerned: EN 12312-5:2005+A1:2009 EN 13001-2:2014 EN 1501-1:2011+A1:2015 EN 1501-2:2005+A1:2009 EN 1501-3:2008 EN 1501-5...

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20.04.2022
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Harmonised standards for machinery

Product group concerned: Machinery Basic act: Directive 2006/42/EG Standards concerned: EN 60335-1:2012/A15:2021 EN 50636-2-107:2015/A3:2021 EN ISO 11202:2010 EN 303-5:2021 EN 1501-1:2021 EN 1501-2...

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21.07.2021
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Updated requirements and testing standards for marine equipment

Directive 2014/90/EU defines requirements for marine equipment such as lifebuoys and lifejackets. Specific design, construction and performance requirements and testing standards will be defined to...

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20.07.2021
Pressure vessels/equipment, machinery and vehicles

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Amendment to the UN Regulation 44 for child restraint systems

The agreement on the acceptance of uniform provisions concerning the approval of items of equipment and parts of power-driven vehicles and on the mutual recognition of the approval is valid in 56...

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28.08.2020
Pressure vessels/equipment, machinery and vehicles

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Updated requirements and testing standards for marine equipment

Directive 2014/90/EU defines requirements for marine equipment such as lifebuoys and lifejackets. Specific design, construction and performance requirements and testing standards will be defined to...

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