Transition questions to review
Product scope and classification
Launch and placing-on-market timeline
Risk assessment and essential requirements
Technical documentation structure
Conformity-assessment route
Instructions, declarations and digital information
Frequently asked questions
When does Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 generally apply?
The Regulation generally applies from 20 January 2027, although some provisions have earlier application dates.
Why should companies prepare before 2027?
Products launching near the transition can require updated scope analysis, technical documentation, risk assessment and conformity-planning decisions.
Does the Machinery Regulation cover partly completed machinery?
Yes. The Regulation contains rules for machinery, related products and partly completed machinery, with different obligations depending on the product status.