How much can my company be fined under Machinery Reg?
Machinery Reg carries penalties of up to Per member state. This page breaks down every fine tier by article, explains who is at risk, and shows live enforcement examples.
How Machinery Reg penalties work
The EU Machinery Regulation delegates penalty setting to Member States. Penalties must be effective, proportionate, and dissuasive, and must take into account the degree of risk posed by non-compliant machinery. Market surveillance authorities can order withdrawal, recall, or prohibition of machinery from the market, in addition to financial penalties.
Fine tiers by article
CE marking violations, missing technical documentation, and non-conformity
Per member state (effective, proportionate, dissuasive)
Applies to:
- Machinery placed on market without CE marking
- CE marking affixed without completed conformity assessment
- Technical documentation not maintained or not accessible to authorities
- Failure to include instructions in the language of the destination country
- AI-integrated safety components not assessed under new requirements
Stacked exposure with other EU regulations
Machinery Regulation violations can stack with AI Act obligations for AI-integrated machinery (Annex I products under the AI Act). For connected machinery, CRA obligations on cybersecurity also apply from December 2027.
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What are the EU Machinery Regulation penalties?
Penalties are set by Member States and must be effective, proportionate, and dissuasive. Market surveillance authorities can also order mandatory recall or withdrawal from market for non-compliant machinery — often the more significant consequence for manufacturers.
When does the EU Machinery Regulation apply?
The EU Machinery Regulation entered into force on 19 July 2023 and fully applies from 20 January 2027, replacing the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC after a 42-month transition period.
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