EU Machinery Regulation
The EU Machinery Regulation updates safety requirements for machinery and related products, with new provisions for autonomous and collaborative robots, AI-integrated machinery, and cybersecurity.
What does Machinery Reg require and when does it apply?
Machinery Reg applies to Manufacturing and Robotics organisations across all EU member states. The key deadline is January 20, 2027. Non-compliance carries a maximum penalty of Per member state. Core obligations include conduct updated conformity assessment and apply ce marking under new regulation.
- Conduct updated conformity assessment
- Apply CE marking under new Regulation
- Document cybersecurity measures for connected machinery
- Assess AI-integrated safety functions
- Maintain technical documentation for 10 years
| Deadline | January 20, 2027 |
| Max fine | Per member state |
| Primary sectors | Manufacturing, Robotics, Industrial Automation |
Machinery Reg: Per member state max fine
Machinery Reg applies to Manufacturing and Robotics organisations in all EU member states. Key deadline: January 20, 2027.
Source: Official Journal of the European Union — EU Machinery Regulation
January 20, 2027
Per member state
Manufacturing, Robotics, Industrial Automation
The highest penalty for non-compliance with Machinery Reg in the EU.
EU Official Journal
How do I comply with Machinery Reg?
- Conduct updated conformity assessment
- Apply CE marking under new Regulation
- Document cybersecurity measures for connected machinery
- Assess AI-integrated safety functions
- Maintain technical documentation for 10 years
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