As a machine builder, you work in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. When your machine is placed on the market within the EU, it falls under the Machinery Regulation. A machine must demonstrably comply with the essential health and safety requirements of this regulation. Only then can—and may—you apply the mandatory CE marking to the machine.
CE marking requires expertise and meticulous care. CE activities mainly involve preparing robust technical documentation.
In‑depth knowledge of standards and European directives is essential, as is familiarity with legislation combined with practical, hands‑on technical experience. Preferably supported by strong practical insight and tailor‑made, applicable solutions—exactly what ESV can offer.
Read more about CE marking or contact us directly for tailor‑made advice.
Tailor‑Made Machine Safety
Thanks to around 30 years’ CE experience, ESV Technisch Adviesbureau is able to offer a comprehensive tailor-made service. Whether you require a supervisory role to review your own work or complete end‑to‑end support that takes the entire process off your hands, everything is possible. Our CE consultants know better than anyone what to look for when compiling the various documents. After all, it is our daily work. And has been since 1993…
Mandatory Requirement
Machines placed on the market within the EU must comply with the requirements set out in the Machinery Directive (in the future Machinery Regulation*) and related directives.
If a significant modification is made to an existing machine, this constitutes an infringement of the original CE marking. In such cases, a new CE procedure must be completed.
*From 20 January 2027, every machine must comply with the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. Until that date, you have time to adjust processes, documentation, and the design of your machine(s). The Machinery Regulation is not yet mandatory but is already active.
Liability
Once you design, build, or sell a machine, you are responsible for ensuring that it complies with all essential health and safety requirements under the Machinery Regulation. Through an EU Declaration of Conformity, you declare that you presumably meet these requirements.
If you are ever held liable for injury caused by your machine, the accompanying technical documentation serves as the evidence demonstrating that you comply with the legal requirements.
CE Marking in 10 Steps
- Define the machine (intended use)*
- Determine applicable legislation & standards
- Carry out a risk assessment
- Verify fundamental essential health and safety requirements
- Prepare the Technical Documentation
- Determine the correct conformity assessment procedure
- Prepare the user manual
- Prepare the EU Declaration of Conformity
- Affix the CE marking to the machine
- Place the machine on the market or put it into service
*Also applies to significant modifications of an existing machine.
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